Why do alcohols have boiling points much higher than hydrocarbons of
similar molecular weight?
(a) Alcohols have greater van der Waals attraction forces.
(b) Alcohol molecules have greater molecular symmetry.
(c) Hydrogen bonds must be broken in the process of volatilization.
(d) Alcohols must overcome greater ionic forces in the process of volatilization.

1 Answer

Answer :

Hydrogen bonds must be broken in the process of volatilization

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