17-24 in each pair of compounds, select the one with the higher boiling point. a. acetaldehyde or ethanol b. acetone or 3-pentanone c. butanal or butane d. butanone or 2-butanol

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Problem 17.26P: 17-26 Account for the fact that acetone has a higher boiling point (56°C) than ethyl methyl ether...
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17-24 in each pair of compounds, select the one with the higher boiling point.

a. acetaldehyde or ethanol

b. acetone or 3-pentanone

c. butanal or butane

d. butanone or 2-butanol

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