Which of the following alcohols has the highest boiling point?
Correct Answer: Butan-1-ol
- Step 1: Understand that boiling point is affected by the structure of the alcohol.
- Step 2: Identify the alcohols being compared (e.g., Butan-1-ol and others).
- Step 3: Recognize that longer carbon chains generally lead to higher boiling points.
- Step 4: Note that hydrogen bonding increases boiling points; more hydrogen bonds mean a higher boiling point.
- Step 5: Compare the carbon chain lengths and hydrogen bonding capabilities of the alcohols.
- Step 6: Conclude that Butan-1-ol has a longer carbon chain and stronger hydrogen bonding than the others.
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