wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which of the following ethers has a zero dipole moment?

A
Anisole
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Phenetole
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Diethyl ether
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C None
None of the given compounds have zero dipole moment. All of them are ethers and ethers (no matter symmetrical or asymmetrical ethers) have net dipole moment. Because the dipole moment is the sum of the dipoles of each bond present in the molecule.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction to Ethers
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon