CH₂F₂ Has a Dipole Moment of 1

question 98

Essay

CH₂F₂ has a dipole moment of 1.93 D and a boiling point of 52C. CH₂Cl₂ has a dipole moment of 1.60 D and a boiling point of 40C. Why is the boiling point of dichloromethane so much higher than that of difluoromethane?

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