Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)

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Chapter 11 Intermolecular Forces and Liquids - Study Questions - Page 435a: 17

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a) $O_2$, both are nonpolar and London forces are stronger with bigger molecular weight. b) $SO_2$, because it is polar unlike $CO_2$ c) $HF$, because it has hydrogen bonding. d) $GeH_4$, both are nonpolar, and London forces are stronger with bigger molecular weight.
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