Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesMedium
Question
Id entify the correct order of boiling points of the following compounds (A)CH3CH2CH2CH2OH, (B) CH3CH2CH2CHO, (C) CH3CH2CH2COOH
Options
A.A > B > C
B.C > A > B
C.A > C > B
D.C > B > A
Solution
On the basis of extent of interomolecular H-bonding .The order is C > A > B
wo H-bonds / molecule

One H-bonds / molecule
CH3CH2CH2CHO does not show H-bonding
wo H-bonds / molecule

One H-bonds / molecule
CH3CH2CH2CHO does not show H-bonding
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