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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Assuming roughly equivalent molecular weights, which of the following would have the highest boiling point?
Options
A a tertiary amine
B a quaternary ammonium salt
Correct Answer
C an alcohol
D an ether
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Quaternary ammonium salts are ionic compounds with strong ionic bonds, giving them the highest boiling points. They are solids at room temperature, unlike the other compounds which are liquids or gases.

Hint

Which compound is ionic and has the strongest intermolecular forces?

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