Answer: Gaseous or highly volatile liquid anesthetics are

Chapter 11, Problem 11.123

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Gaseous or highly volatile liquid anesthetics are often preferred in surgical procedures because once inhaled, these vapors can quickly enter the bloodstream through the alveoli and then enter the brain. Shown here are several common gaseous anesthetics with their boiling points. Based on intermolecular force considerations, explain the advantages of using these anesthetics. (Hint: The brain barrier is made of membranes that have a nonpolar interior region.) Halothane 508C Isoflurane 48.58C Enflurane 56.58C H C Cl Br C F F F F C F F C F H Cl O C H F F C H F C Cl F F O C H F

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