Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 274
Question: The boiling point of ethyl alcohol should be less than that of
[Pb. CET 1985]
Options:
A) Propane
B) Formic acid
C) Dimethyl ether
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Formic acid forms dimer due to which strength of $ H- $ bond increases hence, boiling point increases.