Boiling Point Increases as Shown in the Following Series of Amines

question 50

Multiple Choice

Boiling point increases as shown in the following series of amines:

Why is the boiling point of (CH₃) ₃N lower than that of (CH₃) ₂NH?

• A) (CH₃)₂NH has a higher molar mass than (CH₃)₃N .
• B) (CH₃)₂NH can form hydrogen bonds, but (CH₃)₃ N cannot.
• C) (CH₃)₃ N can form hydrogen bonds, but (CH₃)₂NH cannot.
• D) (CH₃)₂NH is polar, but (CH₃)₃ N is not.
• E) (CH₃)₃N is polar, but (CH₃)₂NH is not.

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