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An ether is more volatile than alcohol having the same molecular formula. This is due to:

A

alcohol having resonance structures

B

intermolecular hydrogen bonding in etheres

C

intermolecular hydrogen bonding in alcohols

D

dipolar character of ethers

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The correct Answer is:
C
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding is present in alcohols and not in ethers. Therefore , ethers have less boiling points and are more volatile than alcohols.
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