When comparing the boiling points of propanal and n-butane, which have similar molecular masses, what trend is observed in the industrial distillation column?
Q1. When comparing the boiling points of propanal and n-butane, which have similar molecular masses, what trend is observed in the industrial distillation column?
Answer: Higher than alkanes
Explanation: Aldehydes have dipole-dipole forces, giving them higher B.P. than non-polar alkanes but lower than hydrogen-bonded alcohols of similar mass.