Physical Properties of some functional groups: Intermolecular forces and water solubility

3 categories of organic molecules

nonpolar, polar, capable of hydrogen bonding

order of boiling points from highest to lowest

carboxylic acids & amides, alcohols, aldehydes & ketones, hydrocarbons & ethers

order of water solubility from highest to lowest

carboxylic acids & amides, alcohols, aldehydes & ketones, ethers, hydrocarbons