CH-537
Alcohols
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Hard · Alcohols
Ethanol () has a much higher boiling point than ethane (). Which statement best explains this difference?
- Ethanol forms hydrogen bonds between its molecules but ethane does not.
- Ethanol has stronger covalent bonds within each molecule than ethane.
- Ethanol has more electrons, so its covalent bonds are easier to break.
- Ethanol is more reactive, so it must have a higher boiling point.
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