Which intermolecular force is responsible for the high boiling point of water?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Hydrogen bonding
- Step 1: Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are strong. Answer: Hydrogen bonding. Why not the others: London dispersion forces, Ionic attraction and Covalent bonding between molecules don't fit.
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