The compound with highest boiling point is: a. Acetic acid b. Water c. Ethyl alcohol d. diethyl ether
Everyday Science / Branch of Science — Multiple-choice practice
- A. Acetic acid
- B. Ethyl alcohol
- C. diethyl ether
- D. Water
Correct answer
Acetic acid
Explanation
Explanation Acetic acid (CH3COOH) has the highest boiling point among the given options due to its strong capacity for hydrogen bonding. Acetic acid (CH3COOH) has the highest boiling point among the given options due to the presence of strong intermolecular forces called hydrogen bonding. The carboxyl group (-COOH) in acetic acid allows for hydrogen bonding with other acetic acid molecules, This results in a significantly higher boiling point compared to the other compounds.
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