Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 474: 11.28b

Answer

Therefore 1-butanol has the higher BP.

Work Step by Step

Both substances are polar, but only butanol has hydrogen bonding. Its intermolecular forces are much stronger than diethyl ether.
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