MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #598

Among the following ethyl halides, which one has the highest boiling point due to the greatest magnitude of London dispersion forces?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #598

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Among the following ethyl halides, which one has the highest boiling point due to the greatest magnitude of London dispersion forces?

    • A) Ethyl iodide
    • B) Ethyl bromide
    • C) Ethyl chloride
    • D) Ethyl fluoride

    Answer: Ethyl iodide

    Explanation: Alkyl halides have higher boiling points than corresponding alkanes due to stronger London forces and dipole-dipole interactions from increased molecular mass.