The boiling points of water, ethyl alcohol and diethyl ether are 100∘C,78.5∘C and 34.6∘C respectively. The intermolecular forces will be in the order of:
A
water > ethyl alcohol > diethyl ether
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B
ethyl alcohol > water > diethyl ether
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C
diethyl ether > ethyl alcohol > water
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D
diethyl ether > water > ethyl alcohol
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Solution
The correct option is Awater > ethyl alcohol > diethyl ether The boiling points of water, ethyl alcohol and diethyl ether are 100 oC, 78.5 oC and 34.6 oC respectively.
Higher is the boiling point, higher is the strength of intermolecular forces.
The intermolecular forces will be in the order of Water > ethyl alcohol > diethyl ether.