Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, Hybrid Edition (with OWLv2 24-Months Printed Access Card)
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, Hybrid Edition (with OWLv2 24-Months Printed Access Card)
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ISBN: 9781285462530
Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 59SCQ
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Relation between boiling point and branched chain hydrocarbon has to be explained.

Concept Introduction: If intermolecular force is small the vapor pressure of the substance is high and the boiling point will be low.

The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which its vapor pressure is equal to the external pressure.

The more the branching in the hydrocarbon, the lower is the boiling point.

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