Chapter 15, Problem 44E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the compounds ${\text{SO}}_2$ and ${\text{CO}}_2$, the one having higher vapor pressure as a liquid at a given temperature is to be predicted. The answer is to be explained.

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.