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Which of the following compounds shows evidence of the strongest hydrogen bonding?

A

Propane-1-ol

B

Propane-2-ol

C

Propane-1,2-diol

D

Propane-1,2,3-triol

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D
Propane- 1,2,3-triol or glycerol has very high boiling point i.e., 290°C, The high viscosity and high boiling point of glycerol are due to association of glycerol molecules through extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding due to presence of three polar - OH group
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