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For each pair of compounds, predict which compound has the
Chapter 8, Problem 6P(choose chapter or problem)
For each pair of compounds, predict which compound has the higher boiling point. Check Table 6-2 to see if your prediction was right, then explain why that compound has the higher boiling point.
(a) isopropyl bromide and n-butyl bromide
(b) isopropyl chloride and tert-butyl bromide
(c) 1-bromobutane and 1-chlorobutane
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
For each pair of compounds, predict which compound has the higher boiling point. Check Table 6-2 to see if your prediction was right, then explain why that compound has the higher boiling point.
(a) isopropyl bromide and n-butyl bromide
(b) isopropyl chloride and tert-butyl bromide
(c) 1-bromobutane and 1-chlorobutane
ANSWER:
Answer :
(a) isopropyl bromide and n-butyl bromide
N-butyl bromide (1-bromo butane ) has a higher molecular weight and less branching ,and boils at high temperature than iso propyl bromide .
