I. Each -OH group of an alcohol can stabilize four to five carbon atoms. II. The boiling point of alcohol is lower than the boiling point of ethers of comparable mass. A. FIRST statement is INCORRECT, SECOND is CORRECT B.  BOTH statements are CORRECT C. FIRST statement is CORRECT, SECOND is INCORRECT D.  BOTH statements are INCORRECT

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I. Each -OH group of an alcohol can stabilize four to five carbon atoms.
II. The boiling point of alcohol is lower than the boiling point of ethers of comparable mass.
A. FIRST statement is INCORRECT, SECOND is CORRECT
B.  BOTH statements are CORRECT
C. FIRST statement is CORRECT, SECOND is INCORRECT
D.  BOTH statements are INCORRECT

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