Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
Arrange the following sets of compounds in order of their increasing boiling points.
A. Pentan-1-ol
B. Butan-1-ol
C. Butan-2-ol
D. Ethanol
E. Propan-1-ol
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A<B<C<D<E
B
B<C<D<E<A
C
C<D<E<A<B
D
D<E<C<B<A
Answer
D<E<C<B<A
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(D):D<E<C<B<A