MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #295

Compared to ethanal (MW=44), which of the following compounds has a higher boiling point due to stronger intermolecular forces?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #295

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Compared to ethanal (MW=44), which of the following compounds has a higher boiling point due to stronger intermolecular forces?

    • A) Ethane
    • B) Ethanol
    • C) Methoxymethane
    • D) Propane

    Answer: Ethanol

    Explanation: Aldehydes have higher boiling points than alkanes due to dipole-dipole forces but lower than alcohols which have hydrogen bonding.