Question

Which of the following represents the correct ranking in terms of increasing boiling point? A. n-butane < 1-butanol < diethyl ether < 2-butanone B. n-butane < 2-butanone < diethyl ether < 1-butanol C. 2-butanone < n-butane < diethyl ether < 1-butanol D. n-butane < diethyl ether < 1-butanol < 2-butanone E. n-butane < diethyl ether < 2-butanone < 1-butanol

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer to your question is: letter E

Explanation:

Normally, the correct order of boiling points is:

                     Alcohols > Ketones > Ether > Alkane

Then

A. n-butane < 1-butanol < diethyl ether < 2-butanone

B. n-butane < 2-butanone < diethyl ether < 1-butanol

C. 2-butanone < n-butane < diethyl ether < 1-butanol

D. n-butane < diethyl ether < 1-butanol < 2-butanone

E. n-butane < diethyl ether < 2-butanone < 1-butanol

     (- 1°C)     <    34.6°C         <  79.64°C      <  117.7°C