Chapter 11, Problem 20QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The higher boiling point of the compound among the given isomers with the molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}$ is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The various kinds of interactions that bind a molecule are known as intermolecular forces. These can be a dispersion, dipole–dipole, ion–dipole, and hydrogen bonding.

The boiling point of a compound also varies with the length of the compounds (branching). The longer (linear) is the compound, more will be its boiling point and the boiling point of a compounddecreases with increased branching.