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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

The compound with the lowest boiling point is
Options
A H2O
B CH3CH2OH
C CH3OCH3
D CH3CH2CH3
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Propane (CH3CH2CH3) has the lowest boiling point because it cannot form hydrogen bonds and has the weakest intermolecular forces (only van der Waals). Water and ethanol have hydrogen bonding, and dimethyl ether has dipole-dipole forces.

Hint

Which compound is nonpolar and cannot form hydrogen bonds?

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