Phenol and toluene (structures shown below) have similar molecular weights.
Which of the following statements accounts for the higher boiling point of phenol (182 C) than that of toluene (111 C) ?
A) Toluene is more soluble in water than phenol.
B) Phenol molecules are primarily attracted to one another by London forces.
C) Toluene has greater hydrogen bonding interactions than phenol.
D) Phenol molecules are primarily attracted to one another by hydrogen bonds.
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