Chapter 22, Problem 22.6P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the higher boiling point of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CONH}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{221}°\text{C}\right)$ than the boiling point of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CO}}_2\text{H}\left(\text{118}°\text{C}\right)$ is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Boiling point of a compound depends significantly on the types of forces operating in the molecule. These forces majorly involve Van der Waal interactions, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding interactions.