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The boiling point of n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, sec-butyl alcohol and tert-butyl alcohol are 118°C, 108°C. 99°C and 82°C respectively. Explain.

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As branching increases, intermolecular van der Waal’s force become weaker and the boiling point decreases. Therefore, n-butyl alcohol has highest boiling point 118°C and tert-butyl alcohol has lowest boiling point 83°C. Isobutyl alcohol is a primary alcohol and hence its boiling point is higher than that of sec-butyl alcohol.

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