Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Questions For Group Work - Page 445: 110

Answer

Carbon dioxide has a higher boiling point than carbon monoxide because it has higher molecular mass. CO is a weak dipole while $CO_{2}$ is a strong dipole. So, $CO_{2}$ can be more easily polarized than CO.

Work Step by Step

Carbon dioxide has a higher boiling point than carbon monoxide because it has higher molecular mass. BP of Carbon dioxide = -78.5°C BP of Carbon monoxide = -191°C Molar mass of Carbon dioxide = 44 Molar mass of Carbon monoxide = 28 CO is a weak dipole while $CO_{2}$ is a strong dipole. So, $CO_{2}$ can be more easily polarized than CO.
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