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The polarity of the molecules determines the forces of attraction between the molecules in the liquid state. Polar molecules are attracted by the opposite charge effect (the positive end of one molecule is attracted to the negative end of another molecule. Molecules have different degrees of polarity as determined by the functional group present.

Principle: The greater the forces of attraction the higher the boiling point or the greater the polarity the higher the boiling point.

alcohol=because of inter molecular force eg : hydrogen bonding,van der waals dispersion forces and dipole-dipole interaction that have the capabilities. This attraction are stronger as the molecule get longer and have more electron and also the presence of only one oxygen vs. the two in the acid functional group.

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