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Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?

A

CH3CH2CH2ClCH_3CH_2CH_2Cl

B

CH3CH2CH2CH2ClCH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2Cl

C

CH3CH(CH3)CH2ClCH_3CH(CH_3)CH_2Cl

D

(CH3)3CCl(CH_3)_3CCl

Answer

CH3CH2CH2CH2ClCH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2Cl

Explanation

Solution

Straight chain alkyl halides have greater boiling point than their isomers. So, CH3CH2CH2CH2ClCH _{3} CH _{2} CH _{2} CH _{2} Cl has highest boiling point.