Consider the Following Liquids with Similar Molar Masses

question 8

Multiple Choice

Consider the following liquids with similar molar masses.Predict which liquid has the highest boiling point based only on vapor pressure data.

• A)acetic acid (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 14 mm Hg)
• B)butane (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 1550 mm Hg)
• C)ethyl chloride (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 1050 mm Hg)
• D)ethyl methyl ether (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 1260 mm Hg)
• E)isopropyl alcohol (vapor pressure @ 20 °C = 35 mm Hg)

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