Why Do Ethers Have Lower Boiling Points Than That of an Alcohol

question 81

Multiple Choice

Why do ethers have lower boiling points than that of an alcohol of the same molecular weight?

• A)Ethers cannot hydrogen bond to other ethers.
• B)Ethers do not have hydrogens.
• C)Ethers are more flammable and vaporize more easily.
• D)Ethers have higher boiling points than alcohols.
• E)all of the above

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