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Which one has high boiling point and why?
Ethyl alcohol or dimethyl ether.

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To determine which compound has a higher boiling point between ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) and dimethyl ether (C2H6O), we can analyze their molecular structures and the types of intermolecular forces present in each. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structures:** - Ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) consists of an ethyl group (C2H5) attached to a hydroxyl group (OH). - Dimethyl ether (C2H6O) consists of two methyl groups (CH3) connected by an oxygen atom. ...
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