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Which of the following has the highest boiling point?
Question

Which of the following has the highest boiling point?

A.

Alkenes

B.

Alkanes

C.

Free carbon dioxide

D.

Alkynes

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Alkynes.
• Alkynes generally have higher boiling points compared to alkenes and alkanes due to the triple bond between carbon atoms, which increases the molecular weight and intermolecular forces.
Facts to Remember:
• Boiling points of organic compounds increase with molecular weight and stronger intermolecular forces.
• Free carbon dioxide is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, thus it has a very low boiling point compared to hydrocarbons.
• Alkynes, with their triple bonds, have stronger van der Waals forces than alkenes and alkanes of similar molecular weight, leading to higher boiling points.

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