(c) some properties of the two compounds are listed below:
compound X: compound Y:
melting point -144C -138C
boiling point 78C -22C
net point Yes Yes
functional group Alcohol Ether
(i.) Draw plausible Lewis Structures of compounds X and Y.
(ii.) In which compound are the intermolecular forces stronger? Justify your answer.
(iii.)Is either compound capable of hydrogen bonding? If so, draw a schematic representation of a typical hydrogen bind in this substance.
(iv.)which compound id likely to be more soluble in water? Justify your answer.
(d) Given the information in the table above, draw a schematic representation of a phase diagram for ethanol.
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