Question
Do ethers have dipole moments? Explain.
Solution
In ethers (R-O-R) there are two lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom which is responsible for ethers to have bent geometry.
Yes, they are weakly polar. Ethers have a bent structure with a C—O—C bond angle of ~112° and the two C—O bond dipole moments do not cancel.
Yes, they are weakly polar. Ethers have a bent structure with a C—O—C bond angle of ~112° and the two C—O bond dipole moments do not cancel.
