Which of the following statements is incorrect for ether?

  • A
    Generally,ether can be oxidized and reduced.
  • B
    Ether does not form intermolecular $H$-bond with water,so it is insoluble in water.
  • C
    The reaction between $R-OH$ with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ under suitable conditions forms ether.
  • D
    The boiling point of ether is lower than that of an alcohol containing the same number of carbon atoms because it has no intermolecular $H$-bond.

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