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23 June, 21:20

What is a reason why ethers have low water solubility?

They have symmetrical R groups.

They contain the functional group hydroxyl.

They have a strong carbon-oxygen double bond.

They cannot form hydrogen bonds among themselves

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  1. 23 June, 21:24
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    They cannot form hydrogen bonds among themselves and with water molecules.
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