Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 6 - Section 6.8 - Attractive Forces in Compounds - Study Check 6.18 - Page 198: 1

Answer

Sulfur dioxide has lower boiling point as compared to water because inter-molecular forces in Sulfur dioxide are weak.

Work Step by Step

Sulfur is less electronegative as compared to Oxygen, hence there will be weak intermolecular forces.

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