Q. For which of the following parameters the structural isomers $C_{2}H_{5}OH$ and $CH_{3}OCH_{3}$ would be expected to have the same values? (Assume ideal behaviour)

A) Heat of vaporisation
B) Vapour pressure at the same temperature
C) Boiling points
D) Gaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure
Explanation

(d)
In $CH_{3}CH_{2}OH,\$there is intermolecular H-bonding, while it is absent in isomeric ether $CH_{3}OCH_{3}$
Larger heat is required to vaporise $CH_{3}CH_{2}OH$ as compared to$\ CH_{3},OCH_{3}$, thus (a) is incorrect.
$CH_{3}CH_{2}OH$ is less volatile than $CH_{3}OCH_{3},$ thus vapour pressures are different, thus (b) is incorrect.
Boiling point of $CH_{3}CH_{2}OH > CH_{3}OCH_{3}$, thus (c) is incorrect.
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Density = \frac{mass}{volume},$ due to ideal behaviour at a given temperature and pressure volume and molar mass are same.
Hence, they have same vapour density.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.