Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following pair of compound - boiling point is correct?
I. Chloroform - 334K
II. Methane - 111K
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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