Why is it that the higher the molecular mass of the alkane, the higher the boiling point? Refer to intermolecuar forces and ener

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Likurg_2 [28]

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Why is it that the higher the molecular mass of the alkane, the higher the boiling point? Refer to intermolecuar forces and ener

gy.

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AnnZ [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-07T10:21:55+03:00

AnnZ [28]3 years ago

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Higher melting and boiling points signify stronger noncovalent intermolecular forces. Consider the boiling points of increasingly larger hydrocarbons. More carbons means a greater surface area possible for hydrophobic interaction, and thus higher boiling points.