The Following Table Lists Normal Boiling Points for Different Substances

question 66

Multiple Choice

The following table lists normal boiling points for different substances: Which of the following alternatives is true?

• A)The vapor pressure of propionic acid is the highest of all the substances listed under these conditions.
• B)The molecules of acetone experience the weakest interactions compared to any other substance listed.
• C)The molecules of propionic acid experience the strongest interactions compared to any other substance listed.
• D)Alternatives A and C are correct.

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