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Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Boiling point depends on intermolecular forces.
- n-Butane has only weak London dispersion forces.
- Diethyl ether has dipole-dipole interactions.
- Butanal has dipole-dipole interactions.
- 1-Butanol has strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding, leading to the highest boiling point.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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