Question
Arrange the following $$(w, x, y, z)$$ in decreasing order of their boiling points :
Arrange the following $$(w, x, y, z)$$ in decreasing order of their boiling points :
A.
$$w > x > z > y$$
B.
$$w > x > y > z$$
C.
$$w > z > y > x$$
D.
$$w > z > x > y$$
Answer :
$$w > z > x > y$$
Solution :
$$B.P.$$ $$ \propto $$ extent of $$H$$ bonding $$ \propto $$ surface area of molecule.
$$B.P.$$ $$ \propto $$ extent of $$H$$ bonding $$ \propto $$ surface area of molecule.