Why is the boiling point of the aldehyde greater than that of the alkane? Why is the boiling point of alcohol the highest? Explain why the solubility of aldehydes and alcohols falls as the molecules get bigger.
Why is the boiling point of the aldehyde greater than that of the alkane? Why is the boiling point of alcohol the highest? Explain why the solubility of aldehydes and alcohols falls as the molecules get bigger.
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Chapter19: Carboxylic Anhydrides, Esters, And Amides
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Why is the boiling point of the aldehyde greater than that of the
Why is the boiling point of alcohol the highest?
Explain why the solubility of
![Molecule
CH3CH₂CH3
CH3CHO
CH3CH₂OH
Type
Alkane
Aldehyde
Alcohol
Boiling point (°C)
-42
+21
+78](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F6798465c-8564-46df-bf68-deacbf00b774%2F4433e446-1c24-40e8-8656-03baa9addc34%2Fwtta6im_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Molecule
CH3CH₂CH3
CH3CHO
CH3CH₂OH
Type
Alkane
Aldehyde
Alcohol
Boiling point (°C)
-42
+21
+78
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