Ethers show dipolar nature due to the presence of ______.

central C atom

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central O atom

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central N atom

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B central O atom
Ethers have general structural formula R-O-R'. Hence all of them have the C-O bond. We know that the C-O bond is polar due to the difference between the electronegativities of carbon and oxygen. Hence, ethers show dipolar nature.

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