Chapter 2, Problem 2.51P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It is to be explained that amines having the same molecular formula significantly differ in their boiling points.

Concept introduction:

The compounds with strong intermolecular forces have higher boiling points. The strength of the intermolecular interactions increases in the following order: $\text{Induced dipole - induced dipole < Dipole–dipole < Hydrogen bonding <Ion–dipole < Ion–ion}$. The induced dipole–induced dipole interactions become stronger with greater polarizability. Dipole-dipole interactions become stronger with larger dipole moments. Hydrogen bonding becomes more extensive with a greater number of potential H-bond donors and H-bond acceptors.