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What role does the molecular interaction play in a solution of alcohol and water ?

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In pure alcohol and water, the molecules are held tightly by a strong hydrogen bonding. The interaction between the molecules of alcohol and water is weaker than alcohol - alcohol and water - water interactions.
As a result, when alcohol and water are mixed, the intermolecular interactions become weaker and the molecules can easily escape.
This increases the vapour pressure of the solution, which in turn lowers the boiling point of there sulting solution.
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