Which of the following carbon compounds has the highest boiling point?

Methane

Ethanol

Acetic acid

Chloroform

Answer and Solution

C. Acetic acid

Acetic acid has the highest boiling point due to the presence of hydrogen bonding, which is stronger than the forces in the other compounds.

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