Question

The boiling point of $CC{l}_4$ is higher than that of $CHC{l}_3$ because

• A. $CHC{l}_3$ forms hydrogen bonds
• B. $CC{l}_4$ is highly soluble in water
• C. $CC{l}_4$ has strong van der Waals’ forces of attraction than $CHC{l}_3$
• D. $CC{l}_4$ is more ionic than $CHC{l}_3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

There is a stronger van der Waals’ forces of attraction between the molecules in CCl₄ compound than in CHCl₃.