Which of the Following Correctly Gives the Order of Boiling

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly gives the order of boiling points for the molecules hexane, pentanol, and ethoxypropane?

• A) hexane > ethoxypropane > pentanol
• B) hexane > pentanol > ethoxypropane
• C) pentanol > ethoxypropane > hexane
• D) pentanol > hexane > ethoxypropane

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