Chapter 10, Problem 90QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the compounds with molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{6}}\text{O}$ and boiling points $78.5\text{°C}$ and $-23.7\text{°C}$ has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

The boiling point of a substance is defined as a temperature at which a substance gets converted from liquid state to gaseous state.  All substances exist in the gaseous state above their boiling point.  The boiling point of polar compounds is higher than that of nonpolar compounds.