What is the correct order of the boiling points of hexane, pentanol, and ethoxypropane?
A) hexane ethoxypropane pentanol
B) hexane pentanol ethoxypropane
C) pentanol ethoxypropane hexane
D) pentanol hexane ethoxypropane

Question

What is the correct order of the boiling points of hexane, pentanol, and ethoxypropane?
A) hexane > ethoxypropane > pentanol
B) hexane > pentanol > ethoxypropane
C) pentanol > ethoxypropane > hexane
D) pentanol > hexane > ethoxypropane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pentanol has the highest boiling point due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds, followed by ethoxypropane which has dipole-dipole interactions, and hexane has the lowest boiling point as it can only exhibit London dispersion forces.

What Is the Correct Order of the Boiling Points of Hexane