Will C2H5F or C2H5OH have the higher boiling point? why?
This is a question about Chemistry. London Forces, Hydrogen Bonding and Dipole-Dipole.
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C2H5OH would have a higher boiling point because it can form hydrogen bonds between its molecules. So, more energy is needed to break the strong hydrogen bond.
In order to form hydrogen bond, the hydrogen atom must directly attached to a very electronegative atom such as N, O or F.
In C2H5F, all the H are attached to the carbon atom whereas in C2H5OH, one of the hydrogen atom is attached to the oxygen atom.
Further more, the size of C2H5OH is bigger than C2H5F. The bigger the size, the stronger is the London Force.
In order to form hydrogen bond, the hydrogen atom must directly attached to a very electronegative atom such as N, O or F.
In C2H5F, all the H are attached to the carbon atom whereas in C2H5OH, one of the hydrogen atom is attached to the oxygen atom.
Further more, the size of C2H5OH is bigger than C2H5F. The bigger the size, the stronger is the London Force.
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