For each of the following pairs of molecules, identify the dominate intermolecular force, and answer any...

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For each of the following pairs of molecules, identify thedominate intermolecular force, and answer any associatedquestions.

a. KNO2, CH3NO2

Which compound do you expect to have the highest meltingpoint?

b. CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3

Which compound do you expect to have the highest boilingpoint?

c. KF, BrF

Which compound do you expect to have the greatest vaporpressure?

List the dominant IMF for each molecule:

d. NH3, N2

e. CF4, CCl4

f. HCN, KCN

g. LiCl, CH3CH3

h. CH3OH, CH3F

Please explain each step.

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a KNO2 vs CH3NO2 KNO2 is an ionic compound whereas CH3NO2 is a covalent compound Ionic compounds do have higher electrostatic force of attration between ions And hence KNO2 will have higher melting point than CH3NO2 b CH3CH2OH vs CH3OCH3 CH3CH2OH is an alcohol with hydroxyl group    See Answer
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