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Explain why propanol has higher boiling point than that of the butane?

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Due to presence of group, propanol undergoes intermolecular hydrogen bonding. However, butane cannot form such bonds since it has no bonds.
To break hydrogen bonds, extra energy is required.
Hence, propanol has higher boiling point than that of the butane.
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Explain why propanol has higher boiling point than that of the butane?
Updated OnNov 29, 2022
TopicAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers
SubjectChemistry
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 2
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