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This is due to the fact that the dipole between the methyl groups in alcohol are lower and thus the hydrogen bonds holding them together are more easily broken. In water however, as a result of the high electronegativity of oxygen STRONG hydrogen bonds are formed and therefore require more energy (heat) to be broken.
