Chapter 18, Problem 18.49P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for pyridine to be more soluble in water than benzene needs to be explained and the boiling point of pyridine and benzene should be compared.

Concept Introduction:

Nitrogen has a higher electronegativity. Therefore, N can form more polar bonds with other less electronegative atoms. For example, C-N and N-H bonds are polar. Molecules that have N-H bonds are capable of forming intermolecular hydrogen bonds.