IV Which compound would have the higher water solubility tet

IV. Which compound would have the higher water solubility, tetrahydropyran (THP) or ethyl propyl ether? Explain using chemical drawings and no more than 2 sentences. (10 points) THP ethyl propyl ether

Solution

Cyclic ether is miscible than acyclic ether because the oxygen atom of cyclic ether are more exposed towards hydrogen bonding. Hence THP (cyclic) is more soluble than ethyl propyl ether (acyclic).