Chapter 16, Problem 96QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The fact that the boiling point of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{NH}}_2$ is $-6.3°\text{C}$ but the boiling point of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_2{\text{NH}}_2$ is $17°\text{C}$ is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The types of intermolecular forces present in a substance affect its physical properties like melting point, boiling point and phase of the substance. Thus, the relative strengths of intermolecular forces of the compounds can be compared to predict their relative boiling points.