Ethers - Structure NEET Questions

Ethers - Structure MCQ Questions

7.
Ethers are generally:
A.
Polar
B.
Non-polar
C.
Ionic
D.
Charged
ANSWER :
A. Polar
8.
The C–O–C bond angle in ethers is slightly more than tetrahedral due to:
A.
Repulsion between lone pairs
B.
Inductive effect
C.
Size of alkyl groups
D.
Delocalization of electrons
ANSWER :
A. Repulsion between lone pairs
9.
Which of the following is a symmetrical ether?
A.
Methoxyethane
B.
Diethyl ether
C.
Ethoxypropane
D.
Methoxybenzene
ANSWER :
B. Diethyl ether
10.
In ethers, the oxygen atom is bonded to:
A.
Two hydrogen atoms
B.
Two carbon atoms
C.
One carbon and one hydrogen
D.
Two hydroxyl groups
ANSWER :
B. Two carbon atoms
11.
Ethers have a structure similar to:
A.
Water
B.
Alcohols
C.
Aldehydes
D.
Esters
ANSWER :
A. Water
12.
Boiling point of ethers is lower than alcohols due to:
A.
Hydrogen bonding in alcohols
B.
Size of molecule
C.
Density difference
D.
Branching
ANSWER :
A. Hydrogen bonding in alcohols