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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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Why do ethers have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weight?
Options
A Ethers are less polar
B Ethers cannot form hydrogen bonds with each other
C Ethers have weaker London forces
D Both B and the absence of O-H hydrogen bonding
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethers have no O-H bond, so they cannot form intermolecular hydrogen bonds with each other (unlike alcohols). Only weak dipole-dipole and London forces exist, leading to lower boiling points.

Hint

No hydrogen bonding between ether molecules.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 423 of 1999
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