Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

Look at the four compounds listed below. 1. $(\text{CH}_3)_3\text{CH}$ 2. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$ 3. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{SH}$ 4. $\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_3$ In which sequence do their boiling points rise, starting with the lowest?

  • A$1 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3$
  • B$1 \rightarrow 4 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 2$
  • C$4 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3$
  • D$4 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 2$

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