Which of the following alcohols has the lowest boiling point?
A) 1-pentanol
B) 1-octanol
C) 1-hexanol
D) 1-heptanol

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Boiling point of alcohols increases as the length of the carbon chain increases. This is because longer chains have more surface area and stronger intermolecular forces. Therefore, the alcohol with the shortest carbon chain, 1-pentanol, would have the lowest boiling point.

Which of the Following Alcohols Has the Lowest Boiling Point