Intermolecular Forces

NH₃ molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

BH₃ molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

SO₂ molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

HF molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

HCl molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

BeCl₂ molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

CH₄ molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

CH₃Cl molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

CH₂Cl₂ molecules can form...

• London dispersion forces

• Dipole-dipole forces

• Hydrogen bonds

Which one has the highest boiling point?

• CH₄

• SO₂

• H₂O

Answer explanation

H₂O has the highest boiling point because it can form the strongest type of intermolecular force - HYDROGEN BONDING.