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The boiling point of ethyl alcohol should be less than that of [Pb. CET 1985]

A)                 Propane              

B)                 Formic acid

C)                 Dimethyl ether

D)                 None of these

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

           Formic acid forms dimer due to which strength of \[H-\]bond increases hence, boiling point increases.