Which Substance Below Has the Strongest Intermolecular Forces

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which substance below has the strongest intermolecular forces?

• A) A₂X, Δ_vapH = 39.6 kJ mol^-1
• B) BY₂, Δ_vapH = 26.7 kJ mol^-1
• C) C₃X₂, Δ_vapH = 36.4 kJ mol^-1
• D) DX₂, Δ_vapH = 23.3 kJ mol^-1
• E) EY₃, Δ_vapH = 21.5 kJ mol^-1

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Definitions:

Organic Product

A compound containing carbon atoms that has been produced through chemical reactions involving organic molecules.

β-Ocimene

An isomer of ocimene, which is a monoterpene showing a double bond at the beta position, found in various plant oils and used in fragrances.

Natural Product

A chemical compound or substance produced by a living organism found in nature.

Empirical Formula

The simplest expression of a compound's composition, showing the relative numbers of atoms of each type without structural information.