Question

the boiling point of water is much higher than that of petroleoum either. in which of the two the intermolecular forces are strong

Answer 1

The intramolecular forces of water is stronger than intramolecular force of petroleum.

Answer 2

Hii,
We know that boiling point is a sign of force of attraction in a matter. The intermolecular force of attraction is more strong in water as more heat energy is required to break this force of attraction.
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