Which of the following statements is true of dimethyl ether and ethanol?
A) The boiling points of dimethyl ether and ethanol are the same.
B) The boiling point of dimethyl ether is higher than the boiling point of ethanol.
C) The boiling point of dimethyl ether is lower than the boiling point of ethanol.
D) The boiling point of dimethyl ether is twice the boiling point of ethanol.

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Dimethyl ether is a smaller molecule and has weaker intermolecular forces compared to ethanol, which has hydrogen bonding. Therefore, the boiling point of dimethyl ether is lower than the boiling point of ethanol.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Dimethyl Ether