The boiling point of ethyl alcohol is much higher than that of dimethyl ether though both have the same molecular weight. Why?

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Ether is insoluble in water

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Methyl groups are attached to oxygen in ether

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Dipole moment of ethyl alcohol is less

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Ethyl alcohol shows hydrogen bonding

1.	The boiling point of ethyl alcohol is much higher than that of dimethyl ether though both have the same molecular weight. Why?
A.	Ether is insoluble in water
B.	Methyl groups are attached to oxygen in ether
C.	Dipole moment of ethyl alcohol is less
D.	Ethyl alcohol shows hydrogen bonding
Answer» E.

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