Chapter 11, Problem 2CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{OH}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-\text{O}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$ the compound that has the higher boiling point is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The pressure exerted by the vapor with its solid or liquid phase at equilibrium conditions is termed as vapor pressure. For a substance, the temperature at which the atmospheric pressure becomes equal to the vapor pressure is known as boiling point. Intermolecular forces are considered as the forces that exist between the atoms, molecules and ions.