Why Has Diethyl Ether Been Replaced as a General Anesthetic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why has diethyl ether been replaced as a general anesthetic?

• A)It causes unpleasant side effects in many patients.
• B)It is slightly polar.
• C)It can hydrogen bond to water.
• D)It is not very reactive.
• E)It is slightly soluble in water.

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