Question

Refer to the following gaseous molecules:______
(A) BeCl2
(B) SO2
(C) N2
(D) O2
(E) F2
Is the molecule in which the intramolecular forces are strongest?
A) BeCl2
B) SO2
C) N2
D) O2
E) F2

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) BeCl2

Explanation:

At room temperature Berium Chloride, BeCl2, is a solid as it forms a coordinate covalent bond between Berium, Be and Chlorine, Cl

While in the gaseous state, it is a single molecule with higher affinity for other BeCl2 molecules due to the potential of existing intramolecular forces between BeCl2 molecules due to its electron deficiency within each molecule