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Aldehydes and Ketones Boiling Points of Aldehydes and Ketones

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Ketones generally have slightly higher boiling points than corresponding aldehydes mainly because ketones often have:

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Correct Answer: B) A larger molecular dipole moment

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Ketones commonly have somewhat stronger dipole–dipole attractions than corresponding aldehydes, giving slightly higher boiling points.

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