Chapter 15, Problem 42E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statement “the boiling point of $\text{ICl}$ $\left(\text{97}\text{°C}\right)$ is higher than the boiling point of ${\text{Br}}_{\text{2}}$ $\left(\text{59}\text{°C}\right)$ because:” is to be completed with the best answer.

Concept Introduction:

There are three types of interactions through which the molecules are stabilized. They are hydrogen-bonding interactions, the dipole-dipole interactions and the induced dipole interactions. These interactions influence the properties of the compounds like boiling point, melting point and so on.