18.What is the major product of the following reaction? OH X Ans:E 19.Ethers have lower boiling points than comparable alcohols because they are able to complex with the metal,magnesium. themselves Ans: Page 14 Page 14 18. What is the major product of the following reaction? OH H2SO4 ? heat A) B) C) O D) E) Ans: E 19. Ethers have lower boiling points than comparable alcohols because: A) they are able to complex with the metal, magnesium. B) they do not contain a carbonyl group. C) the oxygen of the ether is sp 2 hybridized. D) they are not able to hydrogen bond with themselves. E) they have more acidic protons than alcohols. Ans: D