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Subject - Chemistry:

Basics

MCQ - 495-2681

Question:

Which of the following statements is true regarding an ether?

  1. It can only participate in hydrogen bonding as a hydrogen bond donor.
  2. It can only participate in hydrogen bonding as a hydrogen bond acceptor.
  3. It can participate in hydrogen bonding both as a hydrogen bond donor and a hydrogen bond acceptor.
  4. It can only participate in hydrogen bonding as a hydrogen bond acceptor.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It can only participate in hydrogen bonding as a hydrogen bond acceptor.
An ether consists of oxygen linked to two alkyl or aromatic groups. The oxygen can act as a hydrogen bond acceptor. There is no hydrogen attached to oxygen and so the group cannot act as a hydrogen bond donor.

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