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Explain the trend in the normal boiling points of these liquids in terms of intermolecular forces.
CH4 normal boiling point: -161.5°C


CF4 normal boiling point: -28°C

CCl4 normal boiling point: +77°C

CBr4 normal boiling point: +190°C

2007-01-23 07:32:23 · 1 answers · asked by rockinrobyn132000 1 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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As the total number of electrons in this series increases, the strength of the London dispersion forces also increases. As the dispersion force increases, the boiling points increase.

2007-01-23 07:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0 0

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