The Boiling Point of CCl₄ Is Slightly Higher Than That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The boiling point of CCl₄ is slightly higher than that of CHCl₃. The boiling point of CHF₃ is significantly higher than CF₄. Why is this?

• A) The dipole of CHF₃ is larger than that of CHCl₃.
• B) The dipole of CHF₃ is smaller than that of CHCl₃.
• C) The dispersion forces are larger in CF₄ than CCl₄.
• D) The dispersion forces are larger in CF₄ than CCl₄
• E) b & c
• F) a & d

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