Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 11 - Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids - Questions & Problems - Page 513: 11.95

Answer

Liquid HF has intermolecular hydrogen bonding whereas liquid HI does not have intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Hence, liquid HI has very weak intermolecular forces compared to liquid HF. As the strength of intermolecular forces decreases, vapor pressure increases. So liquid HI has a higher vapor pressure than liquid HF at $-35^{\circ}C$.

Work Step by Step

Liquid HF has intermolecular hydrogen bonding whereas liquid HI does not have intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Hence, liquid HI has very weak intermolecular forces compared to liquid HF. As the strength of intermolecular forces decreases, vapor pressure increases. So liquid HI has a higher vapor pressure than liquid HF at $-35^{\circ}C$.
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