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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What will be the boiling point of acetic acid, if the boiling point of propanol is 370 K?

Options:

322K

329K

370K

390K

Correct Answer:

390K

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.

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