Q.

The boiling points of the halogens,F2,Cl2,Br2 and I2 , increase in that order. This is best attributed to differences in strength of :

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a

dipole forces

b

London dispersion forces

c

colligative forces

d

covalent bond

answer is C.

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The elements that make up group 17 of the periodic table, or the halogens, exist as diatomic molecules. These molecules won't display strong London dispersion forces because they are nonpolar.

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