why ketones have higher boiling point than aldehydes? aldehydes,being more reactive are more polar...hence the dipole attractions shud b stronger in aldehydes?
Sachin Jain
14 Years agoGrade 12th pass
1 Answer
Monil Shah
13 Years ago
ketones having double bond on oxygen is between the compound hence is more tightly held by surrounding carbon atom and hence they require higher energy.