Answer to Question #199252 in General Chemistry for Calix Yu

Question

in terms of molecular forces explain why we see this general tent in boiling points for compounds of equivalent formula mass. how does the presence of a dipole moment affect the strength of intermolecular interaction?

Answer 1

Intermolecular forces (IMFs) can be used to predict relative boiling points. The stronger the IMFs, the lower the vapor pressure of the substance and the higher the boiling point.