Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 474: 11.28c

Answer

Therefore, SO$_2$ has the higher BP.

Work Step by Step

SO$_2$ is a polar compound, while SO$_3$ is non polar. Its intermolecular forces are much stronger than the ones in SO$_3$.
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