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

The answer to your question is: letter E

Step-by-step 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