Why Are Ethers More Water Soluble Than Alkanes of Similar

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Multiple Choice

Why are ethers more water soluble than alkanes of similar molecular weight and shape?

• A) because they are nonpolar compounds
• B) because they can form hydrogen bonds with water
• C) because they are similar to alkenes
• D) because they have an oxygen bearing a partial positive charge

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