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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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The following compounds have identical molecular weights. Which would have the lowest boiling point?
Options
A 1-Methoxypropane
Correct Answer
B 1-Butanol
C 1,1-Dimethylethanol
D 2-Butanol
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1-Methoxypropane (an ether) has the lowest boiling point because it cannot form hydrogen bonds (no O-H group). The alcohols (1-butanol, 2-butanol, and 1,1-dimethylethanol) can all form hydrogen bonds and have higher boiling points.

Hint

Which compound lacks an O-H bond for hydrogen bonding?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1337 of 1999
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