Place the following substances in order of increasing boiling point.
Ne Cl₂O₂

Question

Place the following substances in order of increasing boiling point. Ne Cl₂O₂ A)Ne < Cl₂< O₂ B)Cl₂ < O₂< Ne C)O₂ < Cl₂< Ne D)Cl₂ < Ne < O₂ E)Ne < O₂< Cl₂

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Neon (Ne) is a noble gas with very weak dispersion forces, leading to the lowest boiling point. Oxygen (O2) has stronger dispersion forces than Ne due to its larger size and molecular weight. Chlorine (Cl2) has the strongest dispersion forces among the three due to its even larger size and molecular weight, resulting in the highest boiling point.

Place the Following Substances in Order of Increasing Boiling Point