STANDARDChemistry-Physical Properties of Alcohols
STANDARD Chemistry Boiling Points MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of boiling point. Propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, pentan-1-ol
A
Propan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol
B
Propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, pentan-1-ol
C
Pentan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, butan-1-ol, propan-1-ol
D
Pentan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, butan-2-ol, propan-1-ol
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Boiling point increases with increase in molecular mass and decreases with increase in branching.
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