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.