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Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Arrange the compounds (i) Ethanol, propane and 1-pentanol (ii) Butane 1,2,3-pentanetriol and butyl alcohol (iii) Pentane, 1-pentanol and 1-hexanol, on the basis of

A
in order of increasing boiling points and
B
in order of increasing solubility in water.

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Sol. In order of increasing boiling points:

(i) Propane < Ethanol < Pentanol -1

(ii) Butane < Butyl alcohol < 1, 2 , 3 – Pentanetriol

(iii) Pentane < 1-Pentanol < 1-Hexanol. The xplanation is based on molecular weight and hydrogen bonding.

In order of increasing solubility in water:

(i) Propane < Pentanol -1 < Ethanol

(ii) Butane < Butyl alcohol < 1,2,3-Pentanet- roil

(iii) Pentane < 1-Hexanol < 1-Pentanol. The

explanation is based on hydrogen bonding.

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