Which of the following substances would have the highest vapor pressure at 298 K? A) propanol (b.p. = 97°C) B) acetone (b.p. = 56°C) C) water (b.p. = 100°C) D) benzene (b.p. = 80°C) E) chloroform (b.p. = 61°C)

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Which of the following substances would have the highest vapor pressure at 298 K?
A) propanol (b.p. = 97°C)
B) acetone (b.p. = 56°C)
C) water (b.p. = 100°C)
D) benzene (b.p. = 80°C)
E) chloroform (b.p. = 61°C)
 
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