Account for the following observations in terms of the type and strength of intermolecular forces. (a) The

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Account for the following observations in terms of the type and strength of intermolecular forces.

(a) The melting point of solid xenon is –112°C and that of solid argon is –189°C.

(b) The vapor pressure of diethyl ether (C2H5OC2H5) is greater than that of water.

(c) The boiling point of pentane, CH3(CH2)3CH3, is 36.1°C, whereas that of 2,2-dimethylpropane (also known as neopentane), C(CH3)4, is 9.5°C.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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