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The boiling points of CH3COCH3, CH3COC2H5, and CH3COC3H7 are 56 ˚C, 80 ˚C, and 102 ˚C, respectively.States of Matter Chemistry Question

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The boiling points of CH3COCH3, CH3COC2H5, and CH3COC3H7 are 56 ˚C, 80 ˚C, and 102 ˚C, respectively. This increase is best attributed to an increase in which of the following?
I dipole-dipole interactions
II dispersion forces
III hydrogen bonding

A.

I only

B.

II only

✓ Correct
C.

III only

D.

II and III only

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