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Why can't ethyne form hydrogen bonds in water?

I was recently taught about hydrogen bonding and I learnt that a hydrogen atom attached to fluorine, nitrogen, oxygen or a sp-hybridized carbon (EN = 3.25) can get into a hydrogen bond with another ...
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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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Hydrogen bonding in acetylene and other terminal alkynes

My textbook says that hydrogen bonding is possible only when there is acidic hydrogen connected to an electronegative atom like $\ce{N}$, $\ce{O}$ or $\ce{F}$ and a basic lone pair of electrons on ...
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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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How to get the right formulas for combustion (rocket chamber) or where to find them? [closed]

I am a space enthusiast and am intrigued mostly by rockets. I recently found a book HOW to DESIGN, BUILD and TEST SMALL LIQUID-FUEL ROCKET ENGINES and have been fiddling around with rocket engine ...
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Why do boiling points of alkanes and alcohols become closer with increased chain length

I came across this graph, which clearly shows a large difference between the boiling points of alkanes and their equivalent alcohols. However, it is clear that as chain length increases, the ...
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