Why Do CH3OH, CH3Cl, and CH3Br Have Different Boiling Points?

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Paulo2014

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Apr 5, 2009

The boiling points of three compounds are: CH3OH, 65C; CH3Cl, –24C; CH3Br, 4C

Discuss the relative strengths of the intermolecular forces in liquid samples of these three compounds.

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Apr 5, 2009

Explanation how boiling points depend on the intermolecular forces?

Why Do CH3OH, CH3Cl, and CH3Br Have Different Boiling Points?

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Why Do CH3OH, CH3Cl, and CH3Br Have Different Boiling Points?

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