Question

Explain the difference in the boiling point of 2-methylpropane and 2-iodo-2-methylpropane in terms of both molecular polarity and imf

Answer 1

The Boiling Point of 2-methylpropane is approximately -11.7 °C, while, Boiling Point of 2-iodo-2-methylpropane is approximately 100 °C.

As both compounds are Non-polar in nature, So there will be no dipole-dipole interactions between the molecules of said compounds.

The Interactions found in these compounds are London Dispersion Forces.

And among several factors at which London Dispersion Forces depends, one is the size of molecule.

Size of Molecule:
                          There is direct relation between size of molecule and London Dispersion forces. So, 2-iodo-2-methylpropane containing large atom (i.e. Iodine) experience greater interactions. So, due to greater interactions 2-iodo-2-methylpropane need more energy to separate from its partner molecules, Hence, high temperature is required to boil them.