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Alcohols and ethers are isomeric with each other . But, the boiling point of ethers is always lower than that of alcohols, due to the following reason :

A

Hydrogen bond in present in ethers

B

Hydrogen bond is absent in ethers

C

Hydrogen bond is absent in alcohols

D

Lower mass

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The correct Answer is:
B
Alcohols have H-bonding , ethers does not.
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