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Question
Which of the following would have the highest boiling point?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
1-Butanol has the highest boiling point because it can form strong hydrogen bonds. The other compounds (alkane, alkene, alkyne) only have van der Waals forces. Alcohols of the same chain length as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes have higher boiling points due to their ability to hydrogen bond.
Hint
Which compound can form hydrogen bonds?