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Predict the viscosity of ethylene glycol relative to that of ethanol and glycerol (see Table 11.3).

                                 \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}―\mathrm{OH}\)

                                │

                                 \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}―\mathrm{OH}\)

                                 ethylene glycol

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QUESTION:

Predict the viscosity of ethylene glycol relative to that of ethanol and glycerol (see Table 11.3).

                                 \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}―\mathrm{OH}\)

                                │

                                 \(\mathrm{CH}_{2}―\mathrm{OH}\)

                                 ethylene glycol

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The strength of intermolecular forces and, more specifically, the shape of a liquid's molecules, determine its viscosity. Typically, polar or hydrogen bonding-capable liquids are more viscous than comparable nonpolar liquids.

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