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Question
Arrange the following in the increasing order of their boiling points: CH3CHO, CH3COOH, CH3CH2OH
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Solution
The boiling point of a compound depends on intermolecular hydrogen bonding. It is the most in acetic acid, followed by ethanol and then acetaldehyde.
CH3CHO < CH3CH2OH < CH3COOH
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