CH3(CH2)2CH3 (butane) 58.1 -0.5 CH3COCH3 (acetone) 58.1 56.2 a)Identify all intermolecular forces present in a pure sample of these compounds. b)Explain the difference in boiling points of these three compounds. c)Which substance will have

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Compound Molar Mass (g/mol) Boiling point (degrees C)
CH3CH2CH2OH (1-propanol) 60.1 97
CH3(CH2)2CH3 (butane) 58.1 -0.5
CH3COCH3 (acetone) 58.1 56.2

a)Identify all intermolecular forces present in a pure sample of these compounds.

b)Explain the difference in boiling points of these three compounds.

c)Which substance will have the highest vapor pressure?

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1)In propanol, there is presence of oxygen bond which is electronegative in nature.It will attract the electron towards itself hence generating a dipole. And Oxygen is further attached with hydrogen which will result into hydrogen bonding.In a sample there are so many molecules are present hence intermolecular hydrogen bonding can also takes place. hence there will be dipole-dipole attraction and hydrogen bonding.

2)In butane there is no electronegative atom present. there is no dipole as it is a non polar molecule. it has london dispersive forces of attraction. 

3)In acetone, C and O have difference in electronegativity there will be generation of dipole as oxygen will attract the electron density towards itself. There will be dipole dipole interaction only. 

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