Aldehydes Ketones Question 22
Question: Identify the correct order of boiling points of the following compounds:
$ \underset{1}{\mathop{CH_3CH_2CH_2OH}} $
$ \underset{2}{\mathop{CH_3CH_2CH_2CHO}} $
$ \underset{3}{\mathop{CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH}} $
Options:
A) 1>2>3
B) 3>1>2
C) 1>3>2
D) 3>2>1
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Due to -I effect of the -COOH group, H-bonds in acids are much stronger than in alcohols; while aldehydes do not exhibit H-bonding.
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