SubstanceStructural Formula Molar Mass (g/mol)
Propylamine59
Pentane72
2-propanol60
Propanoic acid74
A student was given samples of four different unknown liquids. The unknown liquids are propylamine, pentane, 2-propanol, and propanoic acid. The structures and molar masses of the compounds are shown in the table above. On the basis of this information, the student designed some experiments to identify the samples.
Which of the following statements correctly identifies which compound, pentane or propanoic acid, has the higher boiling point and provides a valid justification?
Substance | Structural Formula | Molar Mass (g/mol) |
Propylamine | 59 | |
Pentane | 72 | |
2-propanol | 60 | |
Propanoic acid | 74 | |