Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 2 - Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules - Problems - Page 69: Problem 2-17 b

Answer

The second compound will have a higher boiling point because of hydrogen bonding.

Work Step by Step

The second compound will have a higher boiling point because it has a O-H bond. Due to presence of this bond there will be hydrogen bonding between the molecules of this compound. The hydrogen bonding makes the intermolecular bonding stronger and hence contributes to higher boiling point.
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