Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Answer

(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Solution

I: more C atoms ⇒ stronger van der Waals forces ⇒ higher b.p. (true)

II: –OH forms intermolecular hydrogen bonds; ethers and haloalkanes cannot (true):

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Answer: (2)