Examine the following list: Isobutyl alcohol, tert-Butyl alcohol, Diethyl ether, n-Butane. How many of these specific compounds exhibit a lower boiling point than n-Butyl alcohol under standard condit

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Examine the following list: Isobutyl alcohol, tert-Butyl alcohol, Diethyl ether, n-Butane. How many of these specific compounds exhibit a lower boiling point than n-Butyl alcohol under standard conditions?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. n-Butyl alcohol has a higher boiling point than its branched isomers (isobutyl and tert-butyl alcohol) due to maximum surface area. It is also higher than diethyl ether and n-butane because alcohols form extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonds. All 4 compounds have lower boiling points.

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