Practice question
Question
Which factor explains the lower boiling point of methanol compared to ethanol?
Explanation
Methanol (CH₃OH) has a lower molecular weight (32 g/mol) than ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH, 46 g/mol), reducing van der Waals forces and thus lowering its boiling point.
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