MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Which among the following compounds has highest boiling point?
- A Propanone
- B Ethanoic acid
- C Propan-1-ol
- D Propanal
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) Ethanoic acid
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Detailed explanation
Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than those of alkanes, ethers, alcohols aldehydes and ketones of comparable mass.
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