Briefly explain the following observations using intermolecular forces to justify your answers.
a.Butane,C₄H₁₀,and acetone,CH₃COCH₃,have the same molar mass but their boiling points are -1°C and 56°C,respectively.
b.HF boils at 19°C while HCl boils at -85°C.
c.CF₄ boils at -128°C while SiF₄ boils at -86°C.

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The Answer of Briefly explain the following observations using intermolecular forces to justify your answers. a.Butane,C₄H₁₀,and acetone,CH₃COCH₃,have the same molar mass but their boiling points are -1°C and 56°C,respectively. b.HF boils at 19°C while HCl boils at -85°C. c.CF₄ boils at -128°C while SiF₄ boils at -86°C.

Briefly Explain the Following Observations Using Intermolecular Forces to Justify