MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #120

The boiling point of ethanol (C2H5OH) is higher than that of methanol (CH3OH) due to which of the following reasons?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #120

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The boiling point of ethanol (C2H5OH) is higher than that of methanol (CH3OH) due to which of the following reasons?

    • A) Higher molecular weight of ethanol
    • B) Intermolecular H-bonding in methanol
    • C) Polarity of the molecules in ethanol
    • D) Hydrogen bonding in ethanol

    Answer: Hydrogen bonding in ethanol

    Explanation: Hydrogen bonding occurs in ethanol, causing it to have a higher boiling point compared to methanol, which fails to exhibit such a phenomenon due to its smaller size.