Question:

Identify the correct increasing order of boiling point of following compounds.

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More Br atoms → higher mass → higher boiling point.
Updated On: May 4, 2026
  • \(\text{CHBr}_3 < \text{CH}_2\text{Br}_2 < \text{CH}_3\text{Br} < \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}\)
  • \(\text{CH}_3\text{Cl} < \text{CH}_3\text{Br} < \text{CH}_2\text{Br}_2 < \text{CHBr}_3\)
  • \(\text{CH}_3\text{Br} < \text{CH}_2\text{Br}_2 < \text{CHBr}_3 < \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}\)
  • \(\text{CH}_2\text{Br}_2 < \text{CHBr}_3 < \text{CH}_3\text{Br} < \text{CH}_3\text{Cl}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
Boiling point increases with:
• Molecular mass
• Polarizability

Step 1:
Compare compounds.
• CH$_3$Cl → lowest mass
• CH$_3$Br → higher
• CH$_2$Br$_2$ → more mass
• CHBr$_3$ → highest mass

Step 2:
Order. \[ \text{CH}_3\text{Cl} < \text{CH}_3\text{Br} < \text{CH}_2\text{Br}_2 < \text{CHBr}_3 \]

Step 3:
Conclusion. \[ \text{Correct answer = Option (B)} \]
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