Explain the order of boiling points of the isomeric alcohols but an_1_ol boiling point of 118°C,but an_2_al boiling point of 99°C and 2_methylpropan_2_al boiling point 82°C Menthone and menthal are both isolated from mint ,explain why menthal is a solid at room temperature while menthone is a liquid at room temperature The boiling point of cis _but_2_ene is 3.7°C whereas that of trans_but_2_ene is 0.9°C explain

Explain the order of boiling points of the isomeric alcohols but an_1_ol boiling point of 118°C,but an_2_al boiling point of 99°C and 2_methylpropan_2_al boiling point 82°C Menthone and menthal are both isolated from mint ,explain why menthal is a solid at room temperature while menthone is a liquid at room temperature The boiling point of cis _but_2_ene is 3.7°C whereas that of trans_but_2_ene is 0.9°C explain

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Chapter10: Alcohols

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