Propan-1-ol (CH3CH2CH2OH) and propan-2-ol [(CH3)2CHOH] are both alcohols that have the same formula (C3Hg0) but significantly different boiling points: 97.5 °C for propan-1-ol and 82 °C for propan-2-ol. Explain.

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Propan-1-ol (CH3CH2CH2OH) and propan-2-ol [(CH3)2CHOH] are both alcohols that have the same formula (C3Hg0) but
significantly different boiling points: 97.5 °C for propan-1-ol and 82 °C for propan-2-ol. Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:Propan-1-ol (CH3CH2CH2OH) and propan-2-ol [(CH3)2CHOH] are both alcohols that have the same formula (C3Hg0) but significantly different boiling points: 97.5 °C for propan-1-ol and 82 °C for propan-2-ol. Explain.
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