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The decreasing order of boiling points of the following alcohols;
A
3-Methylbutan-2-ol > 2-Methylbutan-2-ol > Pentan-1-ol
B
Pentan-1-ol > 3-Methylbutan-2-ol > 2-Methylbutan-2-ol
C
2-Methylbutan-2-ol > 3-Methylbutan-2-ol > Pentan-1-ol
D
2-Methylbutan-2-ol 
Pentan-1-ol 
3-Methylbutan-2-ol
Pentan-1-ol 3-Methylbutan-2-ol
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
• Boiling point of alcohols increase with increase in number of carbon atoms.
• Boiling point of alcohols decrease with increase of branching in carbon chain.
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