Arrange the following in increasing order of boiling points: (CH₃)₃N, C₂H₅OH, C₂H₅NH₂.
Answer: (CH₃)₃N < C₂H₅NH₂ < C₂H₅OH.
Solution
No H-bonding in the 3° amine; N–H···N bonds in ethylamine; stronger O–H···O bonds in ethanol:
CBSE Class 12 Board · 2019 · Subjective