Boiling points of hydrocarbons increase with the increase in number of carbon atoms. It is mainly due to_________________?
Correct answer: B. More strength of London forces
- A. More strength of H-bonding
- B. More strength of London forces
- C. Less polarizability
- D. All of the above
Explanation
As the number of carbon atoms increases, the electron cloud becomes larger and more polarizable, strengthening London dispersion forces between hydrocarbon molecules. Students may choose option a by incorrectly assuming that all substances with higher boiling points form hydrogen bonds.
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