Consider the four compounds listed below, all of which are liquids near room temperature.
A. n-Butanol, CH3CH2CH2CH2OH
B. tert-Butanol, (CH3)3COH
C. Diethyl ether, CH3CH2OCH2CH3
D. n-Butane, CH3CH2CH2CH3 (under moderate pressure)
Which ordering from highest to lowest normal boiling point is most consistent with the intermolecular forces present in each compound?
a) B>A>C>D
b) C>A>B>D
c) A>B>C>D
d) A>C>B>D