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Chemistry Question... Due date is almost here and I am not sure how to explain this... HELP PLEASE?
Which liquid has a lower Vapor Pressure at room temperature, dihexyl ether (C12H26O, BP= 228 degrees C) or methanol (CH3OH, BP=65 degrees C)? Briefly explain your choice.
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- R52LLv 55 years ago
Vapor pressure is a measure of volatility. A high vapor pressure would suggest a volatile liquid as it would take a higher pressure to keep the liquid from entering the vapor phase. So a low vapor pressure would suggest something is more stable. That being said, at room temperature (about 25 degrees celcius) which will be more stable? Something that boils at 65 degrees or something that boils at 228 degrees?
