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Two compounds of similar molar mass, but different chemical formulas have two very different boiling points. One compound is revealed to be a hydrocarbon. What must the difference be with the other compound for there to be such a difference in boiling point?

Two compounds of similar molar mass, but different chemical formulas have two very different boiling points. One compound is revealed to be a hydrocarbon. What must the difference be with the other compound for there to be such a difference in boiling point?

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Two compounds of similar molar mass, but different chemical formulas have two very different boiling points. One compound is revealed to be a hydrocarbon. What must the difference be with the other compound for there to be such a difference in boiling point?
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