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Which of the following best explains why 1-butanol, CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH, has a higher surface tension than its isomer, diethyl ether, CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃?

Athe higher density of 1-butanol
Bthe lower specific heat of 1-butanol
Cthe lack of hydrogen bonding in 1-butanol
Dthe higher molecular mass of 1-butanol
Ethe presence of hydrogen bonding in 1-butanol

Verified Answer :

As the H bond of the butanol is more effective and strong than Van der Waals forces of the ether the surface tension in alcohol is more intensive.

So the correct answer is e)