The compound with highest boiling point is: a. Acetic acid b. Water c. Ethyl alcohol d. diethyl ether
Answer: Acetic acid
Explanation
Acetic acid (CH3COOH) has the highest boiling point among the given options due to its strong capacity for hydrogen bonding.
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