The Boiling Point of Water Is 264°C Higher Than the Boiling

question 53

Multiple Choice

The boiling point of water is 264°C higher than the boiling point of methane because

• A)the molecular mass of methane is much lower than that of water.
• B)methane molecules tend to avoid contact with each other.
• C)water molecules are connected to each other by H-bonds.
• D)methane molecules do not undergo London dispersion forces.
• E)all of the above

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