Question
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.