An aldehyde has a boiling point] that is intermediate between an alkane (of the same mass) and an alcohol (also of the same mass).  Why is this? Group of answer choices   The aldehyde's mass is intermediate between the alcohol and the alkane.   The aldehyde molecules interact with each other through dipole/dipole interactions, which are stronger than the interactions between alkane molecules and weaker than the interactions between alcohol molecules.

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An aldehyde has a boiling point] that is intermediate between an alkane (of the same mass) and an alcohol (also of the same mass).  Why is this?

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The aldehyde's mass is intermediate between the alcohol and the alkane.
 
The aldehyde molecules interact with each other through dipole/dipole interactions, which are stronger than the interactions between alkane molecules and weaker than the interactions between alcohol molecules.
 
there is no known explanation for the intermediate boiling points of aldehydes.
 
None of the above.
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