Q.

The boiling points of ethyl alcohol and water are 78°C and 100° respectively. From these two liquids which one has the interparticle forces of attraction stronger?

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a

Water

b

Ethyl alcohol

c

Both water and ethyl alcohol

d

Intermolecular force doesn't affect the boiling point

answer is A.

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The interparticle forces of attraction are stronger in water as compared to ethyl alcohol.

The boiling point of a liquid is determined by the strength of the intermolecular forces present in that liquid. Water has a strong bonding between its molecules. This creates relatively strong forces that require more energy to break, resulting in a higher boiling point of 100°C.

On the other hand, ethyl alcohol has weaker intermolecular forces compared to water. As a result, ethanol has a lower boiling point of 78°C.

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