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: Methyl cyanide has higher boiling point than methyl isocyanide. : Dipole moment of methyl cyanide is higher than that of methyl isocyanide.

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
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Dipole moment of methyl cyanide is higher than the dipole moment of methyl isocyanide i.e., the former one is more and thus, has the greater attractive forces. Thus, the boiling point of methyl cyanide is higher than the boiling point of methyl isocyanide.
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