How and why boiling points of 4 compounds are ranked, based on the factors of molecular structure which affect boiling points.

This assignment studies the boiling point of organic molecules and relationship of this property with the molecular properties and structure of the molecules.

Write a logical, concise essay that scientifically answers the following:

From the reference material in the library (hardcover or electronic resources), what are the literature boiling points of the four compounds assigned to you. Thus order the boiling points in decreasing order (highest to lowest) of your compounds.

Using background theory on boiling points and the factors of molecular structure which affect boiling points, justify the order of boiling points for your set of molecules.

Your answer should include the relevant background theory and clear, logically presented reasoning.

The word limit for this assignment is around 1000-1100 words.

Your compounds are 3-methylbutanal, butanoic acid, hexanal, pentanal.

Summed up, please write a 1100 word scientific report that analyses the boiling points of the 4 compounds listed, with additional information explaining the boiling points of each through explanation of their molecular structure and its relationship to those values. Additionally, include a table which orders the compounds with their boiling point values (highest to lowest) as well as a diagram of each.

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