12 - Physical Properties
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Practice Questions
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What is the effect of increasing molecular mass on the solubility of alcohols?
💡 Hint: Remember the 'like dissolves like' principle.
Which compound has a higher boiling point: ethanol or butanol?
💡 Hint: Think about how many hydroxyl groups they have.
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Interactive Quizzes
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The solubility of alcohols in water decreases with:
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of the hydroxyl group versus the hydrocarbon chain.
True or False: The boiling point of an alcohol increases with the number of -OH groups.
💡 Hint: Think about ways to overcome intermolecular forces in boiling.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the expected trends in solubility and boiling point as you transition from ethanol to decanol. Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Compare how many -OH groups each compound has.
Calculate the predicted boiling points of pentanol and hexanol based on the principles discussed and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Use the relationships between -OH groups, hydrogen bonding, and boiling point.
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