Glucose (C 6 H 12 O 6 ) and benzophenone (C 6 H 5 COC 6 H

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and benzophenone (C6H5COC6H5) are examples of compounds that form molecular solids. The structures of glucose and benzophenone are given here.

(a) What types of forces hold these molecules in a molecular solid?

(b) Which of the two solids has the higher melting point?HO - OH Glucose OH OH Benzophenone

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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