Methane, Which Is Composed of Carbon and Hydrogen, Lacks Functional

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Essay

Methane, which is composed of carbon and hydrogen, lacks functional groups and is a gas at room temperature. Upon replacing one of the hydrogen atoms with a hydroxyl group, methane is converted to methanol, which is a liquid at room temperature. Explain the reason behind this difference in physical properties.

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