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Glycerol (propane-1, 2, 3-triol) is more viscous than ethylene glycol (ethane-1, 2-diol).

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To explain why glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) is more viscous than ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol), we will analyze their structures and the implications for hydrogen bonding. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structures**: - Glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) has the chemical structure: \[ \text{CH}_2\text{OH} - \text{CHOH} - \text{CH}_2\text{OH} ...
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