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Aldehydes and ketones have lower boiling points than corresponding alcohols and acids. Explain.

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Aldehydes and ketones have lower boiling points compared to alcohol (OH) and acids have hydroxyl groups that involve hydrogen bonding to give higher boiling points than aldehydes and ketones.

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