Question

Among the i) alkanes ii) akyl halide iii) ether iv) alcohol v) carboxylic acid

having the same molecular weight, the one with highest boiling point and reason are

• A. Alcohol , H - bonding
• B. Acid, cyclic dimer due to H - bonds
• C. Alcohols ,vander walls forces
• D. All have same boiling point

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Acid, cyclic dimer due to H - bonds

Carboxylic acid havestrong hydrogen bond