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The normal boiling point of CH2Br2 is 97 °C while the normal boiling point of CHBr3 is 149 °C. DiffeStates of Matter Chemistry Question

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The normal boiling point of CH2Br2 is 97 °C while the normal boiling point of CHBr3 is 149 °C. Differences in which interactions are most responsible for this difference in boiling points?

A.

London dispersion forces

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B.

Dipole-dipole interactions

C.

Hydrogen bonding

D.

Carbon-bromine covalent bonding

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