CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 1 · Question Q4

Volatility of organic compounds depends on the strength of the intermolecular forces present. Which compound below would be the MOST volatile?

1. (A)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}
2. (B)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_3
3. (C)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}(\text{CH}_3)\text{CH}_3
4. (D)\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{COOH}