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What is the primary reason for the increase in boiling points of alcohols and phenols with an increase in the number of carbon atoms?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Decrease in van der Waals forces
  • B Increase in van der Waals forces
  • C Decrease in hydrogen bonding
  • D Increase in branching
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Increase in van der Waals forces
Boiling points increase with an increase in the number of carbon atoms due to increased van der Waals forces.

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