Which of the following ethers is gaseous at room temperature?

Which of the following ethers is gaseous at room temperature?
  1. 1-Methoxypropane
  2. 1-Ethoxypropane
  3. Methoxyethane
  4. Ethoxyethane

Solution

Lower ethers are highly volatile and inflammable substances. Dimethyl ether and methoxyethane are gases, whereas others are colourless liquids with pleasant odour.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (10 May Shift 1)

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