JEE Main Chemistry question

Regarding the physical properties (boiling points) of alcohols

(A)Alcohols lie between the corresponding hydrocarbons (lower) and water (higher)Correct
(B)Water lies between alcohols and alkenes
(C)Alkenes lie between alcohols and water
(D)None of the above

Answer: (A)

Solution

Simple hydrocarbons (alkanes/alkenes) cannot hydrogen-bond and have the lowest boiling points; alcohols, with one group per molecule, hydrogen-bond moderately and boil considerably higher; water, with two

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