Glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) is a viscous syrup with molecular weight 92 g>mol
Chapter 14, Problem 14-32(choose chapter or problem)
Glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) is a viscous syrup with molecular weight 92 g/mol, boiling point \(290^{\circ}C\), and density 1.24 g/mL. Transforming the three hydroxy groups into their trimethylsilyl ethers (using chlorotrimethylsilane and a tertiary amine) produces a liquid that flows easily, has molecular weight 309 g/mol, boiling point approximately \(180^{\circ}C\), and density 0.88 g/mL. Draw the structures of these two compounds, and explain why glycerol has a lower molecular weight but a much higher boiling point and density.
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