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In which of the following pairs, the first compound has a higher boiling point than the second?

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Solution

The correct option is B
a) Alcohols have a higher boiling point than ethers having the same molecular mass because of hydrogen bonding.
b) Higher the molecular mass of the alkane, higher is its boiling point.
c) Alcohols have a higher boiling point than alkanes.
d) Alkyl halides have higher boiling points than their corresponding alkanes due to higher dipole-dipole interaction.

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