What is a reason why ethers have low water solubility?
A) They have symmetrical R groups
B) They contain the functional group hydroxyl
C) They have a strong carbon-oxygen double bond
D) They cannot form hydrogen bonds among themselves

Question

What is a reason why ethers have low water solubility?
A) They have symmetrical R groups
B) They contain the functional group hydroxyl
C) They have a strong carbon-oxygen double bond
D) They cannot form hydrogen bonds among themselves

chmvijay · Answer

They cannot form hydrogen bonds among themselves :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you, I was hopeing when i posted this question you would help me :)

chmvijay · Answer

:)