A student observes the physical states of halogens. Which halogen exists as a solid at room temperature due to exceptionally strong London dispersion forces?
Q1. A student observes the physical states of halogens. Which halogen exists as a solid at room temperature due to exceptionally strong London dispersion forces?
Answer: Iodine
Explanation: Iodine is a solid at room temperature due to its high polarizability and London forces; Chlorine is tempting but is a gas.