A-LevelChemistryChemical bonding9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q241 Mark
Iodine has a higher melting point than chlorine. What is the reason for this?
AIodine has stronger covalent bonds than chlorine.
BIodine molecules have stronger permanent dipoles than chlorine molecules.
CIodine is more volatile than chlorine.
DIodine has stronger instantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces than chlorine.
✓ Correct answer
D: Iodine has stronger instantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces than chlorine.
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