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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 intermolecular hydrogen bonding. On the other hand, their alcohols have strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding and therefore their boiling points are higher.
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