Which one of the following compounds will have the highest boiling point? A) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ B) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH C) CH₃CH₂CH₂OCH₃ D) CH₃CH₂CH₂Cl E) CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃

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Option B represents an alcohol (OH functional group), which can form hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen bonding significantly increases a compound's boiling point compared to other types of intermolecular forces.

Which One of the Following Compounds Will Have the Highest