Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Which one has the highest boiling point?
A
H2
B
Xe
C
CH4
D
He
Answer
Xe
Explanation
Solution
Boiling point ∝ vander Waals force vander Waals force oc atomic mass (or molecular mass) ∵ Atomic mass of Xe is highest among. H2,He,CH4,Xe ∴ Boiling point of Xe is highest.