NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What type of bonding is responsible for the high boiling points of alcohols?
Options
- AIonic bonding
- BCovalent bonding
- CHydrogen bonding
- DMetallic bonding
Correct answer
C. Hydrogen bonding
Step-by-step solution
Hydrogen bonding is responsible for the high boiling points of alcohols due to intermolecular interactions between -OH groups.