Ethers Have Lower Boiling Points Than Comparable Alcohols Because

question 19

Multiple Choice

Ethers have lower boiling points than comparable alcohols because:

• A) they are able to complex with the metal,magnesium.
• B) they do not contain a carbonyl group.
• C) the oxygen of the ether is sp² hybridized.
• D) they are not able to hydrogen bond with themselves.
• E) they have more acidic protons than alcohols.

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