Which Statement BEST Describes Why Ethers Have Lower Boiling Points

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes why ethers have lower boiling points than alcohols of the same molecular weight?

• A) Ethers cannot hydrogen bond to one another.
• B) Alcohols cannot hydrogen bond to one another.
• C) Ethers can hydrogen bond with water.
• D) Alcohols can hydrogen bond with water.
• E) Ethers cannot hydrogen bond with water.