- AHeat of vaporization
- BGaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure
- CBoiling points
- DVapour pressure at the same temperature
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Correct answer: B
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Identify the compounds
The two structural isomers are:
- = ethanol
- = dimethyl ether
They have the same molecular formula , hence the same molar mass.
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Check each parameter
Option A: Heat of vaporization
Heat of vaporization depends on the strength of intermolecular forces.
- Ethanol has hydrogen bonding.
- Dimethyl ether does not have hydrogen bonding of the same extent.
Therefore, their heats of vaporization are different.
Option B: Gaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure
For an ideal gas, where:
- = density
- = pressure
- = molar mass
- = gas constant
- = temperature
Since both isomers have the same molar mass , and are at the same and ,
So gaseous densities are same.
Option C: Boiling points
Boiling point depends on intermolecular forces.
- Ethanol has stronger intermolecular attraction due to hydrogen bonding.
- Dimethyl ether has weaker intermolecular forces.
Hence boiling points are different.
Option D: Vapour pressure at the same temperature
Vapour pressure also depends on intermolecular forces.
Since the intermolecular forces differ, their vapour pressures at the same temperature are different.
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Conclusion
The only parameter that has the same value for both structural isomers is:
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Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: B
This matches the derived answer.
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