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What is the reason for the boiling point of benzene-1,4-diol being higher than that of benzene-1,3-diol?
What is the reason for the boiling point of benzene-1,4-diol being higher than that of benzene-1,3-diol?
Both have hydrogen bonds. I think it is due to quinol's symmetry but can't point out exactly ...
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Comparing the boiling points of common organic molecules
The order I was provided with is(comparing molecules of similar molecular mass from each);
alkanes< ethers< esters< aldehydes< ketones<< alcohols<< carboxylic acids<< ...
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Why is boiling point of Ammonia greater than Arsine?
I have previously read that the boiling point of Stibane(SbH3) is greater than Ammonia(NH3) as ammonia is gas at room temperature and no hydrogen bonding exists in the gaseous form of NH3.
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Compare the boiling points of isobutane and 1-butyne
Question: Compare between the boiling points of isobutane and 1-butyne
The answer to this question is given as 1-butyne has higher boiling point than isobutane.
My approach: I have been taught a few ...
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Boiling point of ethanamide vs propanamide
I just have a question regarding the boiling points of some primary amides. Ethanamide has a boiling point of 222 °C, while propanamide has a lower boiling point of 213 °C. Both amides are capable of ...
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Boiling points of Butan-2-ol and Butan-1-ol
Butan-1-ol has a boiling point of approx. 117.7 degrees Celsius, and butan-2-ol has a boiling point of approx. 99.5 degrees Celsius. What causes this difference in boiling points?
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Does fumaric acid form stronger hydrogen bonds than maleic acid?
My book claims:
Fumaric acid can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds (strong) while maleic acid forms intramolecular hydrogen bonds (weak), hence fumaric acid has higher boiling point than maleic ...
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