Why does 1-propanol have a lower boiling point than methanol or ethanol?

Subject: Why does 1-propanol have a lower boiling point than methanol or ethanol?

Date: Wed Oct 27 14:10:56 1999
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in the primary alcohols the melting points increase with an increase in 
size of the molecule (beginning wth methanol). The same trend in not seen 
with the boiling points. Methanol and ethanol have higher boiling points 
than 1-propanol. From 1-propanol on up, with increasing size there is a 
trend of increasing boiling point, WHY? Please be specific to molecular 
shape, size, intermolecular forces, etc. Thanks in advance

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