Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Sections 11.1-11.13 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 536: 58c

Answer

$H_{2}CO$ has the highest vapor pressure.

Work Step by Step

As intermolcular forces increases, vapor pressure decreases. $H_{2}CO$ has dipole dipole interactions. $CH_{3}OH$ has hydrogen bonding giving it stronger Intermolecular forces. Therefore, since $H_{2}CO$ has weaker forces, it has the highest vapor pressure.
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