QuestionDecember 18, 2025

8. Arrange the following molecules in order of increasing boiling points: CH_(4),CO_(2),HF,NaCl,Kr,PH_(3)

8. Arrange the following molecules in order of increasing boiling points: CH_(4),CO_(2),HF,NaCl,Kr,PH_(3)
8. Arrange the following molecules in order of increasing boiling points:
CH_(4),CO_(2),HF,NaCl,Kr,PH_(3)

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Answer

CH_4 Hydrogen bonding > Dipole-dipole > London dispersion. 3. Arrange Molecules Accordingly NaCl (ionic) > HF (hydrogen bonding) > PH_3 (dipole-dipole) > CO_2, Kr, CH_4 (all London; order by molar mass: Kr > CO_2 > CH_4).

Explanation

1. Identify Intermolecular Forces<br /> $CH_4$ (London dispersion), $CO_2$ (London dispersion), $HF$ (hydrogen bonding), $NaCl$ (ionic), $Kr$ (London dispersion), $PH_3$ (dipole-dipole, weak).<br />2. Rank by Strength of Forces<br /> Ionic > Hydrogen bonding > Dipole-dipole > London dispersion.<br />3. Arrange Molecules Accordingly<br /> $NaCl$ (ionic) > $HF$ (hydrogen bonding) > $PH_3$ (dipole-dipole) > $CO_2$, $Kr$, $CH_4$ (all London; order by molar mass: $Kr > CO_2 > CH_4$).
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