Give a reason for the higher boiling point of ethanol in comparison to methoxymethane.

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Give a reason for the higher boiling point of ethanol in comparison to methoxymethane.

Because of the presence of the – OH group in ethanol, intermolecular H – bonding occurs, resulting in molecule interaction. To break these hydrogen bonds, more energy is required. Methoxymethane, on the other hand, does not undergo hydrogen bonding. As a result, ethanol has a greater boiling point than methoxymethane.