Comparison of the Boiling Points of Aldehydes and Ketones with Those

question 34

Multiple Choice

Comparison of the boiling points of aldehydes and ketones with those of other compounds of similar molecular mass shows that they are

• A) lower than those of alkanes and alcohols
• B) higher than those of alcohols
• C) about the same as those of alkanes and alcohols
• D) higher than those of alkanes

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