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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers1 Mark
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Why are ethers insoluble in water?
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Answer

Due to larger size of alkyl groups, the oxygen atom in ethers does not form intermolecular H-bonding with water.

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