Question

Q6. The boiling point of water is much higher than that of petroleum ether. In which of the two the intermolecular forces are strong?

Answer 1

Petroleum Ether has non polar molecules whereas water has polar molecules.

The hydrogen bonding of a water molecule has least covalence with the oxygen of another water molecule.

Hence, water faces extra inter molecular attractions and requires more energy to change the state from liquid to vapor when compared to petroleum ether.

Answer 2

Answer:Water

Explanation:The boiling point of water is higher which means that the molecules of water are connected more closely which means that the law of attraction is more in it.

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