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11 years ago
In detail, please explain (in terms of the surface area and intermolecular forces) why 2-pentanone has a higher boiling point than 2-methylpentane. I have an answer but I need it 'fleshed out' a bit more  Slight Smile

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11 years ago
that's 2-pentanone



this is



i suppose differences in the two structures should give away the answer Face with Open Mouth

notice how 2-pentanone has an oxygen, what does oxygen do to boiling points?
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Eric Clapton
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11 years ago
Thank you!!
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11 years ago
Sektor404, please mark as solved Slight Smile
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