The boiling points of CH3COCH3, CH3COC2H5, and CH3COC3H7 are 56 ˚C, 80 ˚C, and 102 ˚C, respectively. — States of Matter Chemistry Question
Question
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.✓ Correct
II only
C.
III only
D.
II and III only
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