Why do alcohols have boiling points much higher than hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight? a. Alcohols have greater van der Waals attraction forces. b. Alcohol molecules have greater molecular symmetry. c. Hydrogen bonds must be broken in the process of volatilization. d. Alcohols must overcome greater ionic forces in the process of volatilization

Why do alcohols have boiling points much higher than hydrocarbons of similar molecular weight? a. Alcohols have greater van der Waals attraction forces. b. Alcohol molecules have greater molecular symmetry. c. Hydrogen bonds must be broken in the process of volatilization. d. Alcohols must overcome greater ionic forces in the process of volatilization

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter13: The Chemistry Of Solutes And Solutions

Section13.1: Solubility And Intermolecular Forces

Problem 13.2CE

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