Problem: Rank the following compounds according to their boiling point (highest to lowest). CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CHO, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH

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Rank the following compounds according to their boiling point (highest to lowest).

CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CHO, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COOH, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3, CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH

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