NEETChemistrySolid State
What can you say about the intermolecular forces between molecules of solid water, ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether, and methane based on their melting points?
Options
- AThe higher the melting point, the weaker the intermolecular forces.
- BThe lower the melting point, the stronger the intermolecular forces.
- CThe melting point is not related to intermolecular forces.
- DThere is no correlation between melting points and intermolecular forces.
Correct answer
B. The lower the melting point, the stronger the intermolecular forces.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) The lower the melting point, the stronger the intermolecular forces.