NEETChemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET Chemistry Physical Properties of Organic Compounds MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which is the correct increasing order of boiling points of the following compounds?¹⁻iodobutane,¹⁻bromobutane,¹⁻chlorobutane, Butane
A
Butane <¹⁻chlorobutane <¹⁻bromobutane <¹⁻iodobutane
B
¹⁻iodobutane <¹⁻bromobutane <¹⁻chlorobutane < Buiane
C
Butane <¹⁻iodobutane <¹⁻bromobutane <¹⁻chlorobutane
D
¹⁻iodobutane <¹⁻chlorobutane <¹⁻bromobutane < Butane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The boiling points of halogenated hydrocarbons increase with the size and mass of the halogen atom due to increased van der Waals forces.
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