Why does ethanol have a higher boiling point than methoxymethane?
Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) forms hydrogen bonds due to the -OH group, requiring more energy to break, whereas methoxymethane (CH₃OCH₃) lacks hydrogen bonding, leading to a lower boiling point.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 7: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers > Topic: Physical Properties and Acidity of Alcohols and Phenols