Problems and exercisesPhysical and Bond Properties
1. Isomers
Ethanol and dimethyl ether have the same formula, C2H6O. Why does ethanol boil at 78 °C and the ether at −25 °C?
2. Solubility
Diethyl ether is somewhat soluble in water (about 69 g/L) although it does not form hydrogen bonds with itself. Why?
3. Epoxide strain
Why is ethylene oxide much more reactive than tetrahydrofuran?