Which of the following would be expected to have the highest vapor pressure at room temperature A) ethanol, bp = 78^$\circ$C B) methanol, bp = 65^$\circ$C C) water, bp = 100^$\circ$C D) acetone, bp = 56^$\circ$C

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Acetone has the lowest boiling point among the options, indicating it has the highest vapor pressure at room temperature. Lower boiling points correlate with higher vapor pressures because it means the substance more readily transitions from liquid to gas at lower temperatures.

Which of the Following Would Be Expected to Have the Highest