The boiling points of methanol, water and dimethyl ether are respectively $65^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 10

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The boiling points of methanol, water and dimethyl ether are respectively $65^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $34.5^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Which of the following best explains these wide variations in b.p.?

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