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  4. The molecular weight of ethyl alcohol and dimethyl ether are equal but the boiling point of ethyl alcohol is greater than dimethyl ether. It is due to

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Q. The molecular weight of ethyl alcohol and dimethyl ether are equal but the boiling point of ethyl alcohol is greater than dimethyl ether. It is due to

Rajasthan PETRajasthan PET 2005

Solution:

Due to the presence of intermolecular H-bonding the boiling point of ethyl alcohol is greater than dimethyl ether.

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