Consider the Following Liquids with Similar Molar Masses

question 41

Multiple Choice

Consider the following liquids with similar molar masses.Predict which has the weakest intermolecular attraction based only on vapor pressure data.

• A)butyl alcohol (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 6 mm Hg)
• B)ethyl ether (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 450 mm Hg)
• C)pentane (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 430 mm Hg)
• D)propionic acid (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 5 mm Hg)
• E)propyl chloride (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 300 mm Hg)

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