Interpretation : To compare the boiling points of Ethane and chloroethane.
Concept Introduction : The boiling point is the point or temperature where the liquid turns into vapor. If any substituents are present or attached to a compound then the boiling point will increase as the weight of molecular weight increases.
Answer to Problem 6LC
Chloroethane has a higher boiling point as compared to Ethane.
Explanation of Solution
The boiling point of ethane is
Due to the presence of the substituent, the molecular weight will increase. In this case, chlorine is attached to ethane, and hence, molecular weight increases so as the boiling point.
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