What Determines the Boiling Point of an Organic Mixture?

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The boiling point of an organic mixture, such as borneol and verbenone, is not simply the average of their individual boiling points due to the influence of vapor pressure. Raoult's law can be applied to understand how the components contribute to the overall vapor pressure and boiling point of the mixture. The molar volumes of the components also play a significant role in determining the boiling point. Therefore, a more complex calculation involving these factors is necessary to accurately predict the boiling point. Understanding these principles is essential for analyzing organic mixtures effectively.
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If one has a mixture of borneol (standard bp: 210 C) and verbenone (standard bp: 227.5 C), would the mixture's boiling point theoretically be the average of the two (218.75 C), or is there something else I have to take into consideration (vapor pressure)?

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Raoult's law and the Antoine equation would be a good place to start.
 
What's the molar volumes of the alcohol and the ketone?
 
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