NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Explain why propanol has higher boiling point than that of the hydrocarbon, butane?
Options
- APropanol has a greater number of carbon atoms than butane, leading to stronger London dispersion forces.
- BPropanol exhibit hydrogen bonding due to presence of an -OH group, while butane does not.
- CPropanol has a more complex molecular structure, resulting in increased intermolecular forces.
- DPropanol has a higher molecular weight than butane, leading to stronger van der Waals forces.
Correct answer
B. Propanol exhibit hydrogen bonding due to presence of an -OH group, while butane does not.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Propanol exhibit hydrogen bonding due to presence of an -OH group, while butane does not.