Asked in KMU Centralized Admission Test 2020 2020Moderate

Which one of the following has highest boiling point?

Correct answer: B. Benzene

  • A. Diethyl ether
  • B. Benzene
  • C. Carbon disulphide
  • D. Carbon tetrachloride

Explanation

When we compare the boiling points of different substances, we look at the intermolecular forces between their molecules. In the case of carbon tetrachloride, its molecules have strong intermolecular forces, which require more energy to break and transition from a liquid to a gas state.

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