The structures of ethanol, ethylene glycol, and glycerin are as follows: Arrange these compounds in order of increasing boiling point. Explain your rationale.

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The structures of ethanol, ethylene glycol, and glycerin are as follows:

Arrange these compounds in order of increasing boiling point. Explain your rationale.

НО ОН
НО ОН ОН
|
H2C-CH -CH2
ОН
H;C-CH,
H,C-CH,
Ethanol
Ethylene glycol
Glycerin
Transcribed Image Text:НО ОН НО ОН ОН | H2C-CH -CH2 ОН H;C-CH, H,C-CH, Ethanol Ethylene glycol Glycerin
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