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QNEET-2022-Ch-414: NEET 2022 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2022-Ch-414 Solution: Given below are two statements: Statement I: The boiling points …

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The boiling points of aldehydes and ketones are higher than hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses because of weak molecular association in aldehydes and ketones due to dipole - dipole interactions. Statement II: The boiling points of aldehydes and ketones are lower than the alcohols of similar molecular masses due to the absence of H-bonding. In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the given below Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • C Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

_ The boiling points of aldehydes and ketones are higher than hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses due to weak molecular association in aldehydes and ketones arising out of the dipole - dipole interaction. _ Alcohols involved intermolecular hydrogen bonding, because of which the boiling point of aldehydes and ketones are lower than the alcohols of similar molecular masses.

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