Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 230
Question: Which of the following explains the viscous nature of glycerol
[JIPMER 1997]
Options:
A) Covalent bonds
B) Hydrogen bonds
C) Vander Wall’s forces
D) Ionic forces
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Glycerol undergoes extensive hydrogen bonding due to the presence of 3 -OH groups. As a result the glycerol molecules are highly associated and thus it has high viscosity.
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