The boiling point of water is higher than the boiling point of ethanol because ____________
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- A The bonding in water is electrovalent (ionic) whereas the bonding in ethanol is convalent
- B The hydrogen bonding between water molecules is stronger than the hydrogen bonding between ethanol molecules
- C Water has a higher lattice energy than ethanol.
- D Water has hydrogen bonding between its molecules but ethanol has no hydrogen bonging between its molecules;
- E Water is a better solvent than ethanol.
Correct Answer: Option B
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