engineering chemistry MCQ #745

The boiling point of fluoromethane is lower than chloromethane because

engineering chemistry MCQ #745

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The boiling point of fluoromethane is lower than chloromethane because

    • A) of lower molecular weight
    • B) of weaker intermolecular forces
    • C) both
    • D) none

    Answer: both

    Explanation: Fluoromethane has lower molecular weight and weaker intermolecular forces, resulting in lower boiling point.