Assertion (A) : `CH_(3)OCH_(3) and C_(2)H_(5)OH` has comparable molecular weigh
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 24/05/2020

Assertion (A) : `CH_(3)OCH_(3) and C_(2)H_(5)OH` has comparable molecular weight but boiling point of `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is more than dimethyl ether.   Reason (R) :  `C_(2)H_(5)OH` forms intermolecular. H-bonding while `CH_(3)OCH_(3)` forms intramolecular H-bonding.