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The heats of vaporisation of CS2, C2H5OH &H2O are 26.8, 38.6 & 40.6 KJ/kg.mole respectively. The order of decreasing inter-molecular forces in these liquids is________________?

Correct answer: A. H2O > C2H5OH > CS2

  • A. H2O > C2H5OH > CS2
  • B. CS2 > C2H5OH > H2O
  • C. H2O > CS2 > C2H5OH
  • D. CS2 > H2O > C2H5OH

Explanation

A larger heat of vaporisation generally indicates stronger intermolecular attraction because more energy is needed to separate the molecules. The values give H₂O (40.6) > C₂H₅OH (38.6) > CS₂ (26.8).

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