Alkenes ________.
A) are relatively polar compounds
B) have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weight
C) are reasonably soluble in water
D) both A and B
E) none of the above

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Alkenes have lower boiling points than alcohols of similar molecular weight due to the lack of hydrogen bonding between molecules. Option A is incorrect because alkenes are nonpolar or only slightly polar. Option C is incorrect because alkenes are generally insoluble in water.