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Alcohols have higher B.P. due to...

Alcohols have higher B.P. due to

A

toxicity of alcohols

B

isomeric nature of alcohols

C

association by intermolecular H-bonds

D

assoction by intramolecular H-bonds

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to polar nature of -OH group H-bond is formed between alcohol molecules leading to association of large number of molecules.
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