Organic compounds that show weak attractive forces have:
Correct answer: C. Low melting points
- A. High boiling points
- B. High melting points
- C. Low melting points
- D. Low vapour pressure
Explanation
Yes, that statement is correct. Organic compounds that exhibit weak attractive forces, such as London dispersion forces (Van der Waals forces), generally have low melting points. Weak intermolecular forces result in less energy needed to overcome the forces and transition the substance from a solid to a liquid state, leading to lower melting points. In contrast, compounds with stronger intermolecular forces, like hydrogen bonding or dipole-dipole interactions, tend to have higher melting points. Therefore, option C is correct.
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