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Which of the following has the highest boiling point?

A

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-underset(OH)underset(|)(C)H-CH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)OH`

C

`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)H-CH_(2)OH`

D

`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-OH`

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B

Due to effective hydrogen bonding boiling point of unbranched alcohol is more than branched chain alcohol.
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