The boiling point of water is higher than the boiling point of ethanol because

The boiling point of water is higher than the boiling point of ethanol because
  • A.
    the bonding in water is electrovalent (ionic) whereas the bonding in ethanol is convalent
  • B.
    the hydrogen bonding between water molecules is stronger than the hydrogen bonding between ethanol molecules
  • C.
    water has a higher lattice energy than ethanol.
  • D.
    water has hydrogen bonding between its molecules but ethanol has no hydrogen bonging between its molecules;
  • E.
    water is a better solvent than ethanol.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
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