Asked by leslie rivera on Apr 30, 2024

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Which has the higher boiling point, butan-1-ol or 1-butanamine? Explain briefly.

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the external pressure, causing it to transition to gas.

Butan-1-ol

A four-carbon chain alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon.

1-butanamine

A chemical compound, also known as butylamine, which is an amine with the formula CH3(CH2)3NH2, used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

  • Evaluate the differences in physical properties, like boiling points, across different compound classes.
  • Investigate the impact of molecular configuration on the boiling points of organic compounds.
  • Examine the differences in chemical and physical properties between alcohols and amines.
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The O-H bond is more polar than the N-H because oxygen is more electronegative than nitrogen. Thus, alcohols form stronger hydrogen-bonds and have higher boiling points.