Two structural isomers, 1-butanol ( ) and tert-butanol ( )

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Problem

Two structural isomers, 1-butanol (CH3CH2CH2CH2OH\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}) and tert-butanol ((CH3)3COH (\text{CH}_3)_3\text{C}\text{OH}), are pure molecular liquids at 25 °C. Which isomer is expected to have the lower vapor pressure at this temperature? Answer with the name of the isomer and a one-sentence justification.

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