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Why is ethoxyethane miscible with water to an extent like butan-1-ol?
AIt contains an OH group
BIt is an ionic compound
CIt is denser than water
DIts oxygen H-bonds with water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Its oxygen H-bonds with water
The ether oxygen accepts hydrogen bonds from water, as an alcohol oxygen does.
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