Which of the following compounds has the higher boiling point?
A
Acetic acid
B
Chloroform
C
Ethanol
D
Methane
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
Acetic acid boils at roughly 118°C, much higher than ethanol (~78°C), chloroform (~61°C), or methane. Its molecules form particularly strong hydrogen-bonded associations, including dimers. So acetic acid, not ethanol, is correct.
