What is the ranking of functional groups by boiling point in 5-carbon compounds?

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The boiling points of 5-carbon compounds rank as follows: ethers have the lowest boiling point, followed by esters, ketones, alcohols, and finally amides with the highest boiling point. This ranking is primarily influenced by the strength of intermolecular forces, particularly hydrogen bonding in alcohols and amides compared to dipole-dipole interactions in ethers, esters, and ketones. Understanding these relationships is crucial for predicting the physical properties of organic compounds.

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Assuming each of these functional groups were found in compounds containing only 5 carbon atoms, rank them in order from lowest to highest boiling point.

I don't know where ester, ketone, and ether fit in. I know that it all has to do with intermolecular forces, but I'm stumped since the last three only have dipole-dipole.

Edit: I take back about what I said about amides and alcohols earlier.

alcohols < amides
 
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Well to be exact, you should refer to your text, or an internet resource, unless they specifically ask you do explain your proposal.l
 

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