Place the Following Compounds in Order of Decreasing Strength of Intermolecular

question 23

Multiple Choice

Place the following compounds in order of decreasing strength of intermolecular forces. HF H₂ CO₂

• A) HF > CO₂ > H₂
• B) HF > H₂ > CO₂
• C) H₂ > CO₂ > HF
• D) CO₂ > HF > H₂
• E) CO₂ > H₂ > HF

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