Question

Give the structural formulas of the two C2H6O isomers. One of the isomers boils at -25°C, the other at 78.2°C. Assign each isomer its boiling point. Justify Which of the two is more soluble in water? justify

Answer 1

We have C2H6O

First isomer: Boiling point 78.2 °C, ethanol

Second isomer: Boiling point -25°C, dimethyl ether

Here, ethanol is more soluble in water because alcohol contains hydrogen bondings. Thus, hydrogen bonding is not possible in dimethyl ether