C₂H₆O Is the Empirical Formula for Both Ethyl Alcohol,CH₃CH₂OH and Dimethyl

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Essay

C₂H₆O is the empirical formula for both ethyl alcohol,CH₃CH₂OH and dimethyl ether,CH₃OCH₃.In order to boil CH₃CH₂OH the strongest intermolecular forces that must be overcome are (London dispersion,dipole-dipole,hydrogen bonding)forces.In order to boil CH₃OCH₃ the strongest intermolecular forces that must be overcome are (London dispersion,dipole-dipole,hydrogen bonding)forces.Which compound is expected to have the higher boiling point?

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