Question

the boiling point of water is much higher than that of petroleum.In which of two the intermolecular forces are strong.[Higher the boiling point, higher the inter molecular
force

Answer 1

Petrol[gasoline in the US] is a blend of hydrocarbons and additives that is formulated to have a boiling range not a boiling point. The range is from about 40C to 240C. So some of the components boil below the boiling points of water and most boil above the boiling point of water. To compare boiling points and molecular structure compare specific compounds, their structure and the intermolecular forces present in each. There are many nonpolar substances that boil way above 100C and many that boil below 100C, so polarity is only one factor.

Answer 2

Answer:

intermolecular forces are strong in water

Explanation:

in water, molecules are connected more closely indicating that The forces attracting water molecules to each other are stronger than those holding petrol molecules to each other