Chapter 15, Problem 15.4TC

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Among ${\text{CCl}}_{\text{4}}$ and ${\text{CBr}}_{\text{4}}$, the one having stronger intermolecular interactions is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

There are three types of interactions through which the molecules are stabilized. They are hydrogen-bonding interactions, the dipole-dipole interactions and the induced dipole interactions. These interactions influence the properties of the compounds like boiling point, melting point and so on.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Among ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{PH}}_{\text{3}}$, the one having stronger intermolecular interactions is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

There are three types of interactions through which the molecules are stabilized. They are hydrogen-bonding interactions, the dipole-dipole interactions and the induced dipole interactions. These interactions influence the properties of the compounds like boiling point, melting point and so on.