Of the alcohols with the molecular formula C₄H₉OH, which has the highest boiling point? A) 1-butanol B) sec-butyl alcohol C) tert-butyl alcohol D) isobutyl alcohol

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1-butanol has the highest boiling point due to its linear structure, which allows for stronger van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding compared to the more branched structures of the other alcohols listed.

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Of the Alcohols with the Molecular Formula C₄H₉OH, Which Has