Question:
The molar enthalpy of vapourisation of acetone is less than that of water. Why?
Solution:
Water has strong hydrogen bonds and the high polarity also adds up in resulting it to boil at higher temperatures. Hence water has a higher molar enthalpy than acetone.
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