Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
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Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 474: 11.26c

Answer

The difference is due to dipole-dipole interactions.

Work Step by Step

ICl is a polar molecule while Br$_2$ is not. ICl will thus have far stronger intermolecular forces.
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