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The table below shows the boiling point points of an
Why is the boiling point of alcohol the highest?

Transcribed Image Text:Molecule
CH3CH₂CH3
CH3CHO
CH3CH₂OH
Type
Alkane
Aldehyde
Alcohol
Boiling point (°C)
-42
+21
+78
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