A) intermolecular hydrogen bonding
B) intramolecular hydrogen bonding
C) volatile nature
D) None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Because of intermolecular hydrogen bonding in alcohols, they exist as associated molecule. Consequently, a large amount of energy is required to break these bonds and, therefore, their boiling points are higher than that of the corresponding hydrocarbons (hydrogen bonding is absent in hydrocarbons).
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