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Ethers have less dipole moments than alcohols. Justify.

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The dipole moment value depends upon the polarity of the bond. The C-O bound in ethers is less polar than the O-H bond is alcohols. Therefore, the dipole moments of the ethers are comparatively low.
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  • Ether have a net dipole moment because

    A
    C-O bonds in ethers are non-polar
    B
    C-O bonds in ethers are polar
    C
    C-C bonds in ethers are polar
    D
    C-C bonds in ethers are non-polar

  • Assertion : Ethers have specific dipole moment values. Reason : The C-O bond is of polar nature.

    A
    Both A and B are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
    B
    A is true but R is False.
    C
    A is False but R is True.
    D
    Both A and R are false.

  • Assertion : Ethers have specific dipole moment values Reason : The C-O bond is polar nature.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct for assertion.
    C
    If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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