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

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Ethers have low polarity and therefore do not show any association by inter-molecular hydrogen bonding. On the other hand, their isomeric alcohols have strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding and therefore their boiling points are higher.
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