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The Boiling Point of ethers are lower than isomeric alcohols why ?

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The boiling points of ethers are lower than that of alcohols because they do not form hydrogen bonds. They do not show association of molecules as alcohol shows. The hydrogen bonding in alcohols can be shown as:
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