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Boiling points of carbonyl compounds lie between the parent alkanes and correponding alcohols. Justify.

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To justify why the boiling points of carbonyl compounds lie between those of the parent alkanes and the corresponding alcohols, we can analyze the intermolecular forces present in each type of compound. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Types of Compounds**: - Carbonyl compounds include aldehydes and ketones, which contain a carbonyl group (C=O). - Parent alkanes are hydrocarbons with only single bonds (C-C) and are non-polar. - Alcohols contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) and can form hydrogen bonds. ...
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