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What can you say about the intermolecular forces between molecules of solid water, ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether, and methane based on their melting points?
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Options:
  • A The higher the melting point, the weaker the intermolecular forces.
  • B The lower the melting point, the stronger the intermolecular forces.
  • C The melting point is not related to intermolecular forces.
  • D There is no correlation between melting points and intermolecular forces.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: The lower the melting point, the stronger the intermolecular forces.
Correct Option is : (B)
The lower the melting point, the stronger the intermolecular forces.

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