Which of the following pair of compound - boiling point is correct?

I. Chloroform - 334K

II. Methane - 111K 

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  1. Only I
  2. Neither I nor II
  3. Only II
  4. Both I and II

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Option 4 : Both I and II
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The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

  • Chloroform has a boiling point of 334K. It is a colourless, heavy, sweet-smelling, non-flammable liquid that is used in a variety of industrial and laboratory applications.
  • In the human body, it depresses the central nervous system and can cause effects ranging from dizziness to unconsciousness. Hence, match I is correct.
  • Methane, on the other hand, has a much lower boiling point of 111K. Methane is a colourless, odourless gas.
  • It's the main constituent of natural gas, which is used extensively in various industrial applications. It's also a significant greenhouse gas, with numerous environmental impacts. Hence, match II is also correct.
  • Boiling points are often used in chemistry as an indicator of the strength and types of forces among molecules in a substance. Stronger intermolecular forces result in higher boiling points.
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