Ethers with larger alkyl groups have higher boiling points due to ___________ .
A) dipole-dipole interactions
B) ion-dipole interactions
C) ion-ion interactions
D) London dispersion forces
E) hydrogen bonding

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Ethers with larger alkyl groups have higher boiling points primarily due to increased London dispersion forces. These forces are a type of van der Waals force that increases with the size (molecular mass) of the alkyl groups attached to the ether oxygen.

Ethers with Larger Alkyl Groups Have Higher Boiling Points Due