Which of the following does not affect the boiling point of a liquid?
A)the formula weight of the liquid molecules
B)the shape of the liquid molecules
C)the intermolecular forces between the liquid molecules
D)All of the above affect the boiling point.

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All the options listed (formula weight, shape of the molecules, and intermolecular forces) influence the boiling point of a liquid. Formula weight affects the boiling point through its impact on van der Waals forces; the shape of the molecules can influence how closely they can pack together, affecting the strength of intermolecular forces; and the type and strength of intermolecular forces (e.g., hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, London dispersion forces) directly determine the energy required to separate the molecules into a gaseous state.

Which of the Following Does Not Affect the Boiling Point