Compare the water solubility (miscibility) of ethers and alcohols.
(N/A) The solubility of ethers in water is comparable to that of alcohols of similar molecular mass.
For example,ethoxyethane and butan-$1$-ol both have the same molecular mass of $74 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and their solubility in water is quite similar. However,alcohols are generally more soluble than ethers because they can form stronger hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
For example,ethoxyethane and butan-$1$-ol both have the same molecular mass of $74 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ and their solubility in water is quite similar. However,alcohols are generally more soluble than ethers because they can form stronger hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
| Property | Ethoxyethane | Butan-$1$-ol |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Ether | Alcohol |
| Molecular Mass | $74 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ | $74 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ |
| Formula | $C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5$ | $CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2OH$ |
| Miscibility | $7.5 \ g$ per $100 \ mL$ water | $9 \ g$ per $100 \ mL$ water |
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