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Homework Statement
why aldehydes more volatile than ketones
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
I would have presumed that as BOTH contain the same C=O group the overall polarity of the molecule would be the same. hence the strength of the dipole forces should be the same
As they have the same no. of electrons so London forces are the same
their surface area's are the same so there should be no difference in surface contact??
what causes the slight difference (It is only a slight difference!)