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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

4. Rank the following molecules in order of increasing boiling points. CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3, CH3CH2CH3, CH3CH2Cl

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
We know that,Ether are symmetric in the sense alkyl chain in both side of electronegative oxygen. All these factor makes ether less polar than alkyl halides hence lower boiling point. Due to hydrogen bonding alcohol has high boiling point. Hence correct is alkane