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Boiling point of halogens _ down the group?

Correct answer: A. Increases

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains the same
  • D. Shows abnormal behavior

Explanation

Halogens are non-polar species, hence London dispersion forces act among them and these forces are directly proportional to molecular weight.→ London dispersion forces ∝ B.P. and M.P. in such non-polar species.Thus, the boiling point of halogens increases down the group.

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