January 2019 NY Regents Chemistry Exam
24 An alcohol and an ether have the same molecular formula, C2H6O. These two compounds have
(1) the same functional group and the same physical and chemical properties
(2) the same functional group and different physical and chemical properties
(3) different functional groups and the same physical and chemical properties
(4) different functional groups and different physical and chemical properties
Solution: Table R on the Reference Table shows all the functional groups. An alcohol and an ether have different functional groups and therefore different physical and chemical properties.
Answer: 4
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