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NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Given the boiling points of n-butylamine, diethylamine, and triethylamine, which amine shows the highest boiling point and why?

A

n-butylamine because of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

B

diethylamine due to its higher molecular weight.

C

triethylamine because it has more alkyl groups.

D

n-butylamine due to low steric hindrance.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

n-butylamine has the highest boiling point due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding as indicated in the NCERT context.

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