Which of the following nonpolar molecules will have the highest boiling point? A)CO₂ B)C₆H₆ (benzene) C)C₆F₆ (hexafluorobenzene) D)C₂H₂ E)CF₄

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The molecule with the highest boiling point will have the strongest intermolecular forces. In nonpolar molecules, the only intermolecular force present is London dispersion force. The strength of London dispersion force depends on the size of the molecule and the number of electrons it has. Among the given nonpolar molecules, hexafluorobenzene (C6F6) has the highest number of electrons and the largest molecular size, making it the molecule with the strongest London dispersion forces and highest boiling point.

Which of the Following Nonpolar Molecules Will Have the Highest