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Explain why glycerol is much thicker (more viscous) than ethylene glycol, which in turn is much more viscous than ethanol.
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Glycerol is a triol, meaning it has three functional OH groups. Ethylene glycol is a diol, meaning it has two functional OH groups. Ethanol is a simple alcohol with only one OH group. Show more…
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