CH₂F₂ Has a Dipole Moment of 1

question 83

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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