Consider the following model. Elements other than hydrogen and carbon are labeled. Which of the following is a characteristic of the given compound?
A) It is a polar molecule.
B) It is capable of hydrogen bonding.
C) It has a higher boiling point than 1-propanol.
D) All of these are characteristics of the compound.

Question

Consider the following model. Elements other than hydrogen and carbon are labeled.  Which of the following is a characteristic of the given compound?
A) It is a polar molecule. 
B) It is capable of hydrogen bonding. 
C) It has a higher boiling point than 1-propanol. 
D) All of these are characteristics of the compound.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound contains polar bonds between hydrogen and oxygen, as well as between carbon and the labeled element. Therefore, it is a polar molecule. Additionally, it has multiple hydrogen bond acceptor and donor sites due to the presence of oxygen and nitrogen. This makes it capable of hydrogen bonding. Finally, the compound has a higher molecular weight and more polar functional groups than 1-propanol, which would result in a higher boiling point.

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