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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which compound has the highest boiling point?
Options
A CH3CH3
B CH3OCH3
C CH3CH2OH
D CH3COOH
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Acetic acid (CH3COOH) has the highest boiling point because it can form strong hydrogen bonds (both as donor and acceptor) and can form dimers. Ethanol also hydrogen bonds but less strongly. Ethane and dimethyl ether have weaker intermolecular forces.

Hint

Which compound forms the strongest hydrogen bonds?

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