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2004 · Shift 0 · Q31
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2004 · Shift 0 · Q31

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For which of the following parameters the structural isomers C2H5OHC_2H_5OHC2​H5​OH and CH3OCH3CH_3OCH_3CH3​OCH3​ would be expected to have the same values? (Assume ideal behaviour)
  1. A
    Heat of vaporization
  2. B
    Gaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure
  3. C
    Boiling points
  4. D
    Vapour pressure at the same temperature
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Correct answer: B

  1. Identify the compounds

    The two structural isomers are:

    • C2H5OHC_2H_5OHC2​H5​OH = ethanol
    • CH3OCH3CH_3OCH_3CH3​OCH3​ = dimethyl ether

    They have the same molecular formula C2H6OC_2H_6OC2​H6​O, hence the same molar mass.

  2. 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, ρ=PMRT\rho = \frac{PM}{RT}ρ=RTPM​ where:

    • ρ\rhoρ = density
    • PPP = pressure
    • MMM = molar mass
    • RRR = gas constant
    • TTT = temperature

    Since both isomers have the same molar mass MMM, and are at the same PPP and TTT, ρethanol=ρdimethyl ether\rho_{\text{ethanol}} = \rho_{\text{dimethyl ether}}ρethanol​=ρdimethyl ether​

    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.

  3. Conclusion

    The only parameter that has the same value for both structural isomers is: B: Gaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure\boxed{\text{B: Gaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure}}B: Gaseous densities at the same temperature and pressure​

  4. Comparison with stored correct answer

    Stored correct answer: B

    This matches the derived answer.

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