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Which of the following compounds has highest boiling point ?

A

propan-1-ol

B

n-butane

C

Chloroethane

D

Propanal

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As branching increases, boiling point decreases. While due to the presence of H-bonding in the compound, boiling point becomes highest in the case. Hence, propan-1-ol shows H-bonding, and it has highest boiling point.
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