Consider the Following Liquids with Similar Molar Masses

question 144

Multiple Choice

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

• A)acetic acid (Bp @ 760 mm Hg = 118 °C)
• B)butane (Bp @ 760 mm Hg = -0.5 °C)
• C)ethyl chloride (Bp @ 760 mm Hg = 12 °C)
• D)ethyl methyl ether (Bp @ 760 mm Hg = 11 °C)
• E)propyl alcohol (Bp @ 760 mm Hg = 97 °C)

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