Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 474: 11.27a

Answer

Hydrogen bonding is no longer possible after the replacement.

Work Step by Step

Replacement with the CH$_3$ group removes ethylene glycol's ability to hydrogen bond. The IMFs are lowered dramatically, lowering the BP.
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