Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following alcohols is expected to have the highest boiling point due to hydrogen bonding?
A
Pentan-1-ol
B
Butan-1-ol
C
Ethanol
D
Methanol
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT, the boiling point of alcohols increases with the increase in molecular size due to stronger hydrogen bonding. Pentan-1-ol, being the largest molecule, has the highest boiling point.
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