The Increased Boiling Point of Ketones Compared to Alkanes and Ethers

question 17

Multiple Choice

The increased boiling point of ketones compared to alkanes and ethers of similar molar mass is due to

• A)resonance.
• B)a bent chain structure.
• C)hydrogen bonding.
• D)ionic interactions.
• E)dipole-dipole interactions.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Digestion

A metabolic process where cells break down nutrients within their internal structures, such as lysosomes, to obtain energy and building blocks.

Lysosomes

Membrane-bound organelles in the cytoplasm of most cells containing enzymes that break down biological polymers.

Golgi Apparatus

A cell organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for transport or secretion.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that produce energy through the process of cellular respiration.