Organic molecules and functional groups

Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups 3-1 Chapter 3 Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups 

For compounds of comparable molecular weight, the stronger the forces the higher the bp. 

Increasing strength of intermolecular forces Increasing boiling point 

1 For compounds with similar functional groups, the larger the surface area, the higher the bp. 

Increasing surface area Increasing boiiing point 

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