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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following will have the highest boiling point?
Options
A Propanone
B 2-Pentanone
C Butanone
D 2-Hexanone
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Boiling points increase with molecular weight. 2-Hexanone (C6H12O) has the highest molecular weight among the options, so it has the highest boiling point.

Hint

How does boiling point vary with molecular weight?

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