Chapter 16, Problem 16.46P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The compound having a higher boiling point from the following pair is to be determined:

  ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{6}}\text{CHO}$ or ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_7\text{OH}$

Concept Introduction:

The boiling point of a liquid refers to the temperature at which its vapor pressure becomes equal to the external pressure of its surroundings. It depends on the main four intermolecular forces. The boiling point is said to be increased with the increase in the number of carbon atoms.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The compound having a higher boiling point from the following pair is to be determined:

  ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{6}}\text{CHO}$ or ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{{\text{(CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{)}}_{\text{2}}\text{CHO}$.

Concept Introduction:

The boiling point of a liquid refers to the temperature at which its vapor pressure becomes equal to the external pressure of its surroundings. It depends on the main four intermolecular forces. The boiling point is said to be increased with the increase in the number of carbon atoms.