MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #130

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

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #130

  1. Question 1

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

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

    Answer: Hydrogen bonding in methanol

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