Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Butan -1- ol has higher boiling point than ethoxyethane.

Reason R: Extensive hydrogen bonding leads to stronger association of molecules.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

Option C. The boiling point of a substance is dependent on the strength of the intermolecular forces between its molecules. Stronger intermolecular forces require more energy to overcome, thus resulting in a higher boiling point.

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