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Methoxymethane,
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
Methoxymethane,
C
H
3
O
C
H
3
\mathrm{CH_3OCH_3}
C
H
3
OC
H
3
, and ethanol,
C
2
H
5
O
H
\mathrm{C_2H_5OH}
C
2
H
5
OH
, have the same relative molecular mass. Explain why methoxymethane has a much lower boiling point than ethanol.
Related theory
Hydrogen Bonding
Intermolecular Forces
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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