Assuming equal molecular weights, mark all of the following compounds, indicated by their functional group, that would have a higher boiling point than an alcohol. (More than one answer is possible.)

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Carboxylic acids, nitriles, and 3° amides generally have higher boiling points than alcohols due to stronger intermolecular forces such as hydrogen bonding (in carboxylic acids and amides) and dipole-dipole interactions (in nitriles). Esters typically have lower boiling points than alcohols due to weaker dipole-dipole interactions.

Assuming Equal Molecular Weights, Mark All of the Following Compounds