MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #70

Considering the extent of hydrogen bonding, which of the following alcohols would you expect to have the highest boiling point and viscosity?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #70

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Considering the extent of hydrogen bonding, which of the following alcohols would you expect to have the highest boiling point and viscosity?

    • A) Methanol
    • B) Ethylene glycol
    • C) Ethanol
    • D) Glycerol

    Answer: Glycerol

    Explanation: Glycerol contains three hydroxyl groups per molecule, allowing for extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding and a very high boiling point.