Question

Why nitroalkanes have much higher boiling point than less polar alkyl nitrite?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitro alkanes are sparingly soluble in water, are highly polar with strong dipole – dipole interactions due to which they have high boiling points. ... Whereas alkyl nitrite, has O directly attached to alkyl group, which has less dipole moment than nitroalkane. That is why they are less polar.