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Which of the following has the highest boiling point?
Which of the following has the highest boiling point?
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Compounds with hydrogen bonding generally have higher boiling points compared to those with dipole-dipole or van der Waals interactions.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
- \( CH_3CHO \)
- \( CH_3COCl \)
- \( CH_3COCH_3 \)
- \( CH_3COOH \)
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Carboxylic acids (\( CH_3COOH \)) possess the highest boiling point owing to intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which results in dimer formation. Other compounds display weaker dipole-dipole interactions or van der Waals forces, consequently exhibiting lower boiling points.
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