9. Explain briefly why ethers are used as solvents?10. Answer the following briefly:A. What class is the hydroxyl group (-OH) used in?B. What does -X represent in an alkyl halide?C. Are carboxylic acids stronger or weaker than inorganic acids?D. When do amines often form in nature?

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A. What class is the hydroxyl group (-OH) used in?
B. What does -X represent in an alkyl halide?
C. Are carboxylic acids stronger or weaker than inorganic acids?
D. When do amines often form in nature?

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