3F.5 part b (7th Ed.) Melting point

[Julia Lindner 1I]

This problem asks which has the higher melting point, C2H5OC2H5 (diethyl ether) or C4H9OH (butanol). The answer is butanol, but I don't understand why. Anyone know?

[Patrick Cai 1L]

Butanol is a somewhat polar molecule, as evident by the presence of its alcohol functional group (-OH), whereas diethyl ether is a non-polar molecule. The stronger intermolecular forces that come along with butanol as a result of its polar nature make it have a higher melting point than diethyl ether.

[Searra Harding 4I]

Butanol has stronger interactions therefore the melting point is higher. H bonding can usually explain a higher melting point.

[Milena Aragon 2B]

It's mainly because Butanol has the ability to form hydrogen bonds whereas diethyl ether cannot. This additional bond that butanol can form means it has a higher melting point. Just think of it as more/stronger bonds=harder to break apart and thus higher melting/boiling point.

[Tony Chung 2I]

it has a stronger IMF, resulting in a higher melting point

[Katie 3H]

How does butane have Hydrogen bonding and the other one not? They both have oxygens that can be involved no?