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The correct order of boiling point for primary (1 °), secondary (2°) and tertiary (3°) alcohols is

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a

2>1>3

b

1>2>3

c

2>3>1

d

3>2>1

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The presence of −OH groups in a compound leads to Hydrogen-bonding, which greatly increases its boiling point. Generally, the more 'exposed' the −OH group, the better it can participate in intermolecular H-bonding and thus, the boiling point will elevate. By that logic, primary alcohols will have the highest boiling point, while tertiary alcohols will have the lowest boiling point.

1 alcohol >2 alcohol >3 alcohol 

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The correct order of boiling point for primary (1 °), secondary (2°) and tertiary (3°) alcohols is