A researcher studying the properties of alcohols observes that the boiling point of butanol is higher than would be expected based on its molecular structure. What is the reason for this increased boiling point?
Q1. A researcher studying the properties of alcohols observes that the boiling point of butanol is higher than would be expected based on its molecular structure. What is the reason for this increased boiling point?
Answer: Presence of a hydrogen bond
Explanation: The intermolecular hydrogen bonds between butanol molecules increase its boiling point.