Q. The density of glycerol is higher than propanol due to
A) Van der Waals’ attraction
B) Hydrogen bonding
C) Ionic bonding
D) More number of covalent bonds
Explanation
(b)
The density of glycerol is higher than propanol due to extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Glycerol contains three $–OH$ groups while propanol contains only one $\blacksquare –OH$ group.
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