JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the compounds has the highest boiling point?

(A)Acetone
(B)Diethyl ether
(C)Methanol
(D)EthanolCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Ethanol and methanol both hydrogen-bond extensively via their –OH groups, giving them much higher boiling points than acetone or diethyl ether (neither of which has an O–H or N–H bond). Between methanol

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