A-LevelChemistryChemical bondingOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q61 Mark
Why does ICl have a higher boiling point than Br2?
Abecause of the difference in the bond energies of the covalent bonds within ICl and Br2
Bbecause of the difference in the polar nature of ICl and Br2
Cbecause of the difference in the number of electrons contained within ICl and Br2
Dbecause of the difference in the relative molecular mass of ICl and Br2
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