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Boiling point of alcohol is comparativel...

Boiling point of alcohol is comparatively higher than that of corresponding alkane due to

A

intermolecular hydrogen bonding

B

intramolecular hydrogen bonding

C

volatile nature

D

None of the above

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The correct Answer is:
A
`R-O-H….underset(H)underset(|)O-R`
Alcohol can form intermolecular hydrogen bond with another molecular of alcohol. So, more energy is required to separated and boil them.
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