Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?
A
CH3CH2CH2Cl
B
CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
C
CH3CH(CH3)CH2Cl
D
(CH3)3CCl
Answer
CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl
Explanation
Solution
Straight chain alkyl halides have greater boiling point than their isomers. So, CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl has highest boiling point.