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The boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of methoxymethane.Explain
The boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of methoxymethane.Explain
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Hydrogen bonding gives alcohols high boiling points. In the isomeric form of C2H6O, ethanol and dimethyl ether they both have the same molecular weight; ethanol is capable of hydrogen-bonding and has a boiling point over 100°C higher than dimethyl ether
Hydrogen bonding gives alcohols high boiling points. In the isomeric form of C2H6O, ethanol and dimethyl ether they both have the same molecular weight; ethanol is capable of hydrogen-bonding and has a boiling point over 100°C higher than dimethyl ether
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