MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following is FALSE regarding diethyl ether?

(A)It does not possess dipole momentCorrect
(B)It is soluble in water
(C)It is soluble in conc.
(D)It is volatile

Answer: (A)

Solution

Diethyl ether has a bent C-O-C geometry and a net dipole moment (about 1.15 D), so (a) is false; (b) it is sparingly soluble in water through hydrogen bonding

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