Which of these statements about boiling point is /are incorrect ?
I. Boiling occurs when there is sufficient molecular energy to convert a liquid to a gas.
II. The stronger the cohesive forces, the higher the boiling point.
III. Boiling results in the cleavage of chemical bonds.
A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) I and III
E) II and III

Question

Which of these statements about boiling point is /are  incorrect ?
I. Boiling occurs when there is  sufficient molecular energy to convert a liquid to a gas.
II. The stronger the cohesive forces, the higher the boiling point.
III. Boiling results in the cleavage of chemical bonds.
A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) I and III
E) II and III

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement III is incorrect. Boiling does not result in the cleavage of chemical bonds. It only involves the conversion of a liquid to a gas phase by overcoming the intermolecular forces.

Which of These Statements About Boiling Point Is /Are Incorrect