Which of the following compounds has the lowest boiling point?

A. Butanoic acid
B. Ethyl acetate
C. Butyric acid
D. Acetic acid

Answer: Ethyl acetate

Additional Information: Ethyl acetate has a lower boiling point than the other carboxylic acids listed.

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