Question

the boiling point of water is much higher than that of Petroleum.why? ​

Answer 1

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The hydrogen bonding of a water molecule has least covalence with the oxygen of another water molecule. Hence, water faces extra inter molecular attractions and requires more energy to change the state from liquid to vapor when compared to petroleum ether

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Answer 2

The hydrogen bonding of a water molecule has least covalence with the oxygen of another water molecule. Hence, water faces extra inter molecular attractions and requires more energy to change the state from liquid to vapor when compared to petroleum ether

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