In each pair of compounds, select the one with the higher boiling point. (a) Acetaldehyde or ethanol (b) Acetone or 3-pentanone (c) Butanal or butane (d) Butanone or 2-butanol

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Problem 17.26P: 17-26 Account for the fact that acetone has a higher boiling point (56°C) than ethyl methyl ether...
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17-24 In each pair of compounds, select the one with the
higher boiling point.
(a) Acetaldehyde or ethanol
(b) Acetone or 3-pentanone
(c) Butanal or butane
(d) Butanone or 2-butanol
Transcribed Image Text:17-24 In each pair of compounds, select the one with the higher boiling point. (a) Acetaldehyde or ethanol (b) Acetone or 3-pentanone (c) Butanal or butane (d) Butanone or 2-butanol
14-48 Explain why methanethiol, CH,SH, has a lower boil-
ing point (6°C) than methanol, CH OH (65°C), even
though methanethiol has a higher molecular weight.
Transcribed Image Text:14-48 Explain why methanethiol, CH,SH, has a lower boil- ing point (6°C) than methanol, CH OH (65°C), even though methanethiol has a higher molecular weight.
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