24. Ethanol, C2H;OH, and propane, C3H8, have approximately the same molar mass, yet ethanol has a much higher boiling point. Briefly explain why.

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24. Ethanol, C2H5OH, and propane, C3H8, have approximately the same molar mass, yet
ethanol has a much higher boiling point. Briefly explain why.
25. Ethanol, C2H$OH, and dimethyl ether, CH3OCH3, have the same molar mass, yet ethanol
has a much higher boiling point. Briefly explain why.
Transcribed Image Text:24. Ethanol, C2H5OH, and propane, C3H8, have approximately the same molar mass, yet ethanol has a much higher boiling point. Briefly explain why. 25. Ethanol, C2H$OH, and dimethyl ether, CH3OCH3, have the same molar mass, yet ethanol has a much higher boiling point. Briefly explain why.
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