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On the Basis of Intermolecular Forces of Attraction, Rank the Following

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On the basis of intermolecular forces of attraction, rank the following three compounds in terms of increasing boiling point. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3 (Pentane) , CHCl3 (Chloroform) and H2O (Water)


A) (lowest bp) Pentane < Chloroform < Water (highest bp)
B) (lowest bp) Pentane < Water < Chloroform (highest bp)
C) (lowest bp) Water < Chloroform < Pentane (highest bp)
D) (lowest bp) Water < Pentane < Chloroform (highest bp)
E) (lowest bp) Chloroform < Water < Pentane (highest bp)

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