Dimethylamine, (CH3)2NH has a molecular weight of 45 and a boiling point of 7.4 C. Trimethylamine, (CH3)3N

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Dimethylamine, (CH3)2NH has a molecular weight of 45 and a boiling point of 7.4 °C. Trimethylamine, (CH3)3N has a higher molecular weight (59) but a lower boiling point (3.5 °C). Explain this apparent discrepancy.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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