Question

Why are Ethers less polar than Alcohols?

Answer 1

1. Ether is the organic solvent with general chemical formula are as follows:$\mathrm{R}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{R},\mathrm{Ar}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{R},\mathrm{Ar}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Ar}$, in which R is the alkyl group and Ar is the aryl group.
2. Ethers possess a wide range of physical and chemical properties.
3. They are similar in structure compared to water and alcohol.
4. Due to the polarity of $\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}$ bonds ethers have a net dipole moment.
5. Therefore, this physical property denotes the considerable dipole moment.
6. In the case of alcohols, they have only one polar$\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}$ bond and so they are more polar in nature.