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Explain why ethanol is a liquid where as dimethyl ether is a gas ?

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To explain why ethanol is a liquid while dimethyl ether is a gas, we can break down the reasoning into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Chemical Structures**: - Ethanol (C2H5OH) consists of an ethyl group (C2H5) attached to a hydroxyl group (OH). - Dimethyl ether (C2H6O) consists of two methyl groups (CH3) attached to an oxygen atom. ...
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