JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2020 - 3rd September Evening Slot - No. 5)

Consider the following molecules and statements related to them : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 158 English
(a) (B) is more likely to be crystalline than (A)
(b) (B) has higher boiling point than (A)
(c) (B) dissolves more readily than (A) in water

Identify the correct option from below :
only (a) is true
(a), (b) and (c) are true
(b) and (c) are true
(a) and (b) are true

Explanation

JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 158 English Explanation

(a) B will be more crystalline due to more inter molecular interactions hence more efficient packing.

(b) B will have higher boiling point due to higher intermolecular interactions.

(c) B will be more soluble in water than A as B will have more extent of H-bonding in water.

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