The boiling points of tert-butyl alcohol (2-methyl-2-propanol) and 1-butanol differ by 36C (82 and 118). Before proceeding,

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The boiling points of tert-butyl alcohol (2-methyl-2-propanol) and 1-butanol differ by 36°C (82° and 118°). Before proceeding, draw their structures.

(a) Which has the higher boiling point? Give a reason for this difference.

(b) How would the differences in their structures affect the ΔSs (entropy of solution) contribution to their water solubilities?

(c) One compound is miscible with water and the other has a limited solubility of 8 mass percent. Which compound is miscible? Explain.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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