2. Molecular Representations
Intermolecular Forces
Problem 20b
Textbook Question
Textbook Question(c) Peroxyacetic acid (bp = 105 °C) has a lower boiling point than acetic acid (bp = 118 °C), even though peroxyacetic acid has a higher molecular weight. Explain why peroxyacetic acid is more volatile than acetic acid.
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