Which among the following has the lowest boiling point?

Which among the following has the lowest boiling point?
  1. Butyric acid
  2. Valeric acid
  3. Acetic acid
  4. Formic acid

Solution

Boiling point increases as the molar mass increases. Formic has the lowest molar mass among given and hence, it has the lowest boiling point.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (09 May Shift 2)

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