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Four compounds A, B, C and D having similar molecular masses were tested for their boiling points. It was found that compound C has the highest boiling point of all four. What is the compound C most likely to be?(a) Hydrocarbon(b) Haloalkane(c) Alcohol(d) EtherI have been asked this question in an international level competition.This intriguing question originated from Alcohols and Phenols in chapter Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (c) Alcohol

For EXPLANATION: Of compounds having similar molecular masses, alcohols will CERTAINLY have the highest boiling POINT due to the presence of intermolecular hydrogen BONDING which is lacking in hydrocarbons, haloalkanes and ETHERS.



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