CH₂F₂ has a dipole moment of 1.93 D and a boiling point of -52°C. CH₂Cl₂ has a dipole moment of 1.60 D and a boiling point of 40°C. The boiling point of dichloromethane is higher than that of difluoromethane because of ________

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Dichloromethane (CH₂Cl₂) has a higher boiling point than difluoromethane (CH₂F₂) primarily due to stronger dispersion forces, which are more significant in molecules with larger, more polarizable atoms like chlorine compared to fluorine.

CH2F2 Has a Dipole Moment of 1

CH₂F₂ Has a Dipole Moment of 1