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The boiling point of ethyl alcohol is mu...

The boiling point of ethyl alcohol is much higher than that of dimethyl ether , though both have the same molecular weight. The reason for this is :

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

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D
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