7.6.2 - Physical Properties
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Practice Questions
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What is the boiling point of diethyl ether?
💡 Hint: Refer to the boiling point values discussed.
Do ethers exhibit hydrogen bonding?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of ethers compared to alcohols.
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What physical property do ethers share with alcohols?
💡 Hint: Consider the molecular interactions.
True or False: Ethers have higher boiling points than hydrocarbons.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the interactions based on functional groups.
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Given that butan-2-ol has a boiling point of 350 K, predict the boiling point of butyl ether compared to butan-2-ol and explain why.
💡 Hint: Analyze the forces acting in each compound.
Calculate the expected solubility of ethyl ether in water compared to hexane.
💡 Hint: Think about polar and non-polar characteristics.
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