Which of the following gives the correct order of boiling points? A) C₂H₅OH C₃H₈ C₂H₅NH₂ B) C₂H₅OH C₂H₅NH₂ C₃H₈ C) C₃H₈ C₂H₅OH C₂H₅NH₂ D) C₃H₈ C₂H₅NH₂ C₂H₅OH

Question

Which of the following gives the correct order of boiling points? A) C₂H₅OH > C₃H₈ > C₂H₅NH₂ B) C₂H₅OH > C₂H₅NH₂ > C₃H₈ C) C₃H₈ > C₂H₅OH > C₂H₅NH₂ D) C₃H₈ > C₂H₅NH₂ > C₂H₅OH

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Alcohols generally have higher boiling points than ethers and amines due to their ability to form hydrogen bonds. Among alcohols, ethers, and amines, alcohols can form the strongest hydrogen bonds because of the presence of the hydroxyl group. Therefore, an alcohol (CH3OH) will have a higher boiling point than an ether (CH3OCH3) and an amine (CH3NH2), in that order.

Which of the Following Gives the Correct Order of Boiling