Boiling point of bromoethane is higher than that of chloroethane. Give reason
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The C-Cl and C-Br bonds are of similar polarity. So, differences in boiling point will be the result of differences in the dispersion forces of the molecules. Since bromoethane has a larger molar mass and more electrons, it will have stronger dispersion forces, and so a higher boiling point.
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