Which one of the following statements is incorrect: “Ethers make good aprotic solvents” because:?   A. They are fairly unreactive to most dilute acids and bases B. They are fairly unreactive to most dilute oxidizing and reducing agents C. Most organic compounds are soluble in ethers D. They are capable of forming hydrogen bonding because they contain at least one hydrogen atom connected directly to an electronegative atom (such as O-H or N-H bonds) E. none of the above

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect: “Ethers make good aprotic solvents” because:?

 
  • A.

    They are fairly unreactive to most dilute acids and bases

  • B.

    They are fairly unreactive to most dilute oxidizing and reducing agents

  • C.

    Most organic compounds are soluble in ethers

  • D.

    They are capable of forming hydrogen bonding because they contain at least one hydrogen atom connected directly to an electronegative atom (such as O-H or N-H bonds)

  • E.

    none of the above

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