MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #36

Comparing the boiling points of the first four primary alcohols, which one will require the highest temperature to boil at 1 atm?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #36

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Comparing the boiling points of the first four primary alcohols, which one will require the highest temperature to boil at 1 atm?

    • A) Methanol
    • B) Ethanol
    • C) Propan-1-ol
    • D) Butan-1-ol

    Answer: Butan-1-ol

    Explanation: Boiling points of alcohols increase with chain length due to increased London forces; butanol has a higher boiling point than propanol.