Question

Explain the difference in boiling point of 1 bromobutane and 2 bromobutane

Answer 1

1-bromobutane (n-butyl bromide) bp = 100° among constitutional isomers, branched isomers

have a more compact shape,

decreased area of contact,

decreased van der Waals attractive forces between neighbors,while

Answer 2

1-bromobutane (n-butyl bromide) bp = 100° among constitutional isomers, branched isomers

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have a more compact shape,

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decreased area of contact,

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decreased van der Waals attractive forces between neighbors

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