Which of the Following Would You Expect to Have the Highest

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you expect to have the highest boiling point?

• A)F₂
• B)Cl₂
• C)Br₂
• D)I₂
• E)All of the above have the same boiling point.

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