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Why does water freeze at the temp it does in comparison to isopropyl alcohol??

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Answer: A hydrogen bonded to an oxygen is more “attractive” than a carbon bonded to an oxygen. So, water molecules are “stickier” than ethanol molecules – making it easier for water molecules to get “stuck”.

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