Chapter 15, Problem 31E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among ${\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$, the compound having higher boiling point is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The boiling point is defined as a temperature at which the conversion of a liquid into a vapor state takes place. At this temperature, the liquid’s vapor pressure becomes equal to the external pressure surrounding the liquid. The boiling point of a molecule depends upon the interactions that result from permanent or induced dipoles.