Chapter 17.5, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the boiling points of amines being lower than alcohols of similar molecular mass has to be chosen from the given options.

Concept Introduction:

Amines are an organic compound that has amino group as its functional group.  Amine has boiling point that is intermediate between the alkane and alcohols.  This is due to the ability of forming intermolecular hydrogen bonding.  Tertiary amines have lower boiling point than primary and secondary amines of similar molecular mass as hydrogen bonding is not possible.