Methanol, $$\(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\)$$, is soluble in water because it forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Methanol has a melting point of $$\(-97.6^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)$$ and a boiling point of $$\(64.7^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)$$. A sample of pure liquid methanol is added to a flask and then sealed. The sealed flask is left for several days at constant temperature. The vapour pressure is then measured as $$\(17 \mathrm{kPa}\)$$. Suggest and explain why the vapour pressure of water at room temperature is lower than the vapour pressure of methanol at room temperature. Refer to the correct intermolecular forces in your answer. ......................................................................................................................................... . ......................................................................................................................................... . ...................................................................................................................................

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