Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:
If the boiling point of propanol is 370 K, predict the boiling point of acetic acid.
Options:
322 K
329 K
370 K
390 K
Correct Answer:
390 K
Explanation:
Acetic acid and propanol both have same molecular mass. Acetic acid should have a higher boiling point than propanol because of its stronger hydrogen bonds and the fact that it forms cyclic dimers.