Among the following compounds, which one has maximum boiling point?

n-butyl alcohol

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n-butyraldehdye

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diethyl ether

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Butanoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Butanoic acid
Butanoic acid will have maximum boiling point because it shows hydrogen bonding (double hydrogen bond) which is stronger force of attraction.

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A. Isopentane B. n - butyl alcohol

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