why are many organic compounds liquid or gas at room temperature?

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why are many organic compounds liquid or gas at room temperature?

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2007-04-23 13:16:03 · 1 answers · asked by Roxxie B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The physical state is based on the Intermolecular forces (IMF).

Many organic compounds are non polar and have weak IMF's. They would likely be a gas. If the compound is polar, it would likely be a liquid.

2007-04-23 13:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋