Which of the following polar compounds is likely to have the highest boiling point? A)CH₃OCH₃ B)CH₃CH₂OH C)(CH₃)₂CO D)H₂CO E)CO

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B) CH3CH2OH (ethanol) is likely to have the highest boiling point among the options given because it can form hydrogen bonds due to the presence of an -OH group. Hydrogen bonding significantly increases the boiling point of compounds by requiring more energy to break these intermolecular forces during the phase change from liquid to gas.

Which of the Following Polar Compounds Is Likely to Have