Which one of the following substances is expected to have the highest boiling point A) Br₂ B) Cl₂ C) F₂ D) I₂

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The boiling point of a substance is determined by its intermolecular forces. Among the given options, iodine (I2) has the largest atom size and the largest number of electrons, thus allowing for the largest London dispersion forces. Therefore, I₂ is expected to have the highest boiling point.

Which One of the Following Substances Is Expected to Have