The boiling points of the isomeric carbonyl compounds heptanal, 4-heptanone, and 2,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone are 155C, 144C, and 124C,

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The boiling points of the isomeric carbonyl compounds heptanal, 4-heptanone, and 2,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone are 155°C, 144°C, and 124°C, respectively. Suggest a possible explanation for the observed order.
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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