JEE Main 2020 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Evening Slot
Question
Among the compounds A and B with
molecular formula C9H18O3 , A is having higher
boiling point the B. The possible structures of
A and B are :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
Alcohol has more boiling point than ether
(due to hydrogen bonding).
So A should have -OH group and B should have -OCH3 group.
So A should have -OH group and B should have -OCH3 group.
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