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Propan-1-ol boils at a higher temperature than propan-2-ol.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked in examination.This is a very interesting question from Alcohols and Phenols in division Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (a) True

To explain: Propan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol and has some degree of branching COMPARED to propan-1-ol. This results in the decreases in surface area and VAN der WAALS FORCES and hence reduction in boiling POINT.



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