Glycerol (C H O ) flows much more slowly than ethanol (C H OH) at room temperature

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Glycerol (C

_3

_8

_3

) flows much more slowly than ethanol (C

_2

_5

OH) at room temperature. Describe the molecular features that account for glycerol’s higher viscosity.