Select the Pair of Substances in Which the One with the Higher

question 71

Multiple Choice

Select the pair of substances in which the one with the higher vapor pressure at a given temperature is listed first.

• A)C ₇H ₁₆, C ₅H ₁₂
• B)CCl ₄, CBr ₄
• C)H ₂O, H ₂S
• D)CH ₃CH ₂OH, CH ₃-O-CH ₃
• E)Xe, Kr

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