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glycerol boils at a higher temperature than water. what does this indicate about the attractive forces of glycerol? they are nonexistent they are the same as those in water. they are stronger than those in water. they are weaker than those in water.
Boiling point is related to intermolecular - attractive forces. Higher boiling point means more energy is needed to break these forces. Since glycerol has a higher boiling point than water, its intermolecular attractive forces are stronger.
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They are stronger than those in water.