Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers1 Mark
Question
Butane has a _______ boiling point to that of propanol.
✓
Answer
Lower
Explanation:
The molecules of butane are held together by weak vander Waals forces of attraction, while those of propanol are held together by stronger intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Therefore, the boiling point of propanol is much higher than of butane.
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.