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Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

The density of glycerol is higher than propanol due to

A

van der Waals' attraction

B

hydrogen bonding

C

ionic bonding

D

more number of covalent bonds

Answer

hydrogen bonding

Explanation

Solution

The density of glycerol is higher than propanol due to extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Glycerol contains three -OH groups while propanol contains only one -OH group.