Arrange the following organic compounds, each having a relative molecular mass of approximately , in order of INCREASING boiling point (from lowest boiling point to highest boiling point).
- 1Butane ()
- 2Methyl formate ()
- 3Propan-1-ol ()
- 4Ethanoic acid ()
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The correct sequence in order of increasing boiling point is Butane (), followed by Methyl formate (), then Propan-1-ol (), and finally Ethanoic acid ().
Boiling points depend on the relative strength of intermolecular forces when molecular masses are comparable (~60 g/mol). Butane is non-polar and exhibits only weak dispersion forces (lowest boiling point). Methyl formate is polar and exhibits dipole-dipole attractions. Propan-1-ol forms strong hydrogen bonds via its hydroxyl group. Ethanoic acid forms even stronger hydrogen bonds and stable cyclic dimers, giving it the highest boiling point.
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