Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Problems - Page 225: Problem 6-6 c

Answer

1-bromobutane has a higher boiling point.

Work Step by Step

1-bromobutane has a higher molecular weight and a larger halogen than 1-chlorobutane. So, 1-bromobutane has a higher boiling point.

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