Orientation Effects in Solutions of Alcohols

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An attempt is made to relate the free energy, heat, and entropy effects involved in the solution of alcohols in nonpolar solvents with the molecular interactions in the solutions. A simple model for the alcohol molecules is proposed, and the thermodynamic functions for a one‐dimensional array, and in a simple case for a three‐dimensional array, are determined by the methods of statistical mechanics. The results for the three‐dimensional array are used to examine the assumption of ``repeatable step'' association with a definite equilibrium constant, and cast some doubt on the justification for this assumption. It is concluded that a more complete treatment of the three‐dimensional array should provide a satisfactory basis for the complete description of the experimental facts.

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