Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 150°C, whereas ethyne is a gas at room temperature with a boiling point of -84°C. Draw the molecules. Based on intermolecular forces, explain this difference in physical properties of these compounds that have similar chemical formulas and molar masses.

Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 150°C, whereas ethyne is a gas at room temperature with a boiling point of -84°C. Draw the molecules. Based on intermolecular forces, explain this difference in physical properties of these compounds that have similar chemical formulas and molar masses.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

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Chapter9: Liquids And Solids

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Problem 32QAP

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