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Rank the following compounds according to their boiling point. Highest Boiling Point Lowest Boiling Point CH3CH2CH2COOH CH3CH
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Boiling point depends on functional group:

Boiling point increases in the order:

-CH3 < -CHO < -OH < -COOH

So the order will be as follows:

(Highest boiling point)

  • CH3CH2CH2COOH
  • CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
  • CH3CH2CH2CHO
  • CH3CH2CH2CH3

(Lowest boiling point)

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