Q.

Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point

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a

CH3CH2CH2Cl

b

CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl

c

CH3CHCH3CH2Cl

d

CH3CH2CH2CH2OCH3

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Straight chain alkyl halides have greater boiling point than their isomers because of having larger surface area. Also, more is the number of carbon atoms, more is the van der Waal forces, hence more is the boiling point.

Therefore, option-2 is the correct option.

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