Propane (molar mass 44.11 g/mol) boils at -42.1°C. Ethanol has almost the same molar mass (46.07 g/mol), but boils at 78.5°C.  Which of the following best explains the reason for the large discrepancy in boiling point?Choose one: A.  Propane is ionic and, therefore, has a lower boiling point. B.  Ethanol is ionic and, therefore, has a higher boiling point. C.  Both compounds only exhibit van der Waals forces. D.  Both compounds are polar. Ethanol  is more polar than Propane  .E.  Ethanol exhibits hydrogen bonding. F.  Propane exhibits hydrogen bonding.

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Propane (molar mass 44.11 g/mol) boils at -42.1°C. Ethanol has almost the same molar mass (46.07 g/mol), but boils at 78.5°C.  Which of the following best explains the reason for the large discrepancy in boiling point?

Choose one:

A.  Propane is ionic and, therefore, has a lower boiling point.

B.  Ethanol is ionic and, therefore, has a higher boiling point.

C.  Both compounds only exhibit van der Waals forces.

D.  Both compounds are polar. Ethanol  is more polar than Propane 

.E.  Ethanol exhibits hydrogen bonding.

F.  Propane exhibits hydrogen bonding.

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