Chapter 11, Problem 10E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compounds with the higher vapor pressure at a given temperature out of given pairs of compounds are to be stated.

Concept introduction: The vapor pressure is inversely related to the boiling point. The vapor pressure of compounds relies upon the molecular weight and intermolecular forces present in the compounds. The intermolecular forces are the forces that exist in between the two or more atoms in a compound. The compounds will have high vapor pressure if intermolecular forces are weak and vice-versa.

To determine: The compounds with the higher vapor pressure at a given temperature.