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State which part of the compounds, C2H4O and C4H8O determines
their -
1) Physical properties
2) Chemical properties

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1. The molecular mass, type of isomer decides the physical properties. Higher molar mass high melting and boiling points and etc.

2. The functional group decides the chemical properties. Alcoholic functional group will show different reactions than the ester or ethoxy group.

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