Which of the following would have the highest boiling point? A)Cl₂ B)Br₂ C)F₂ D)I₂ E)not enough information given

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Boiling point generally increases with increasing size of the molecule and increasing strength of intermolecular forces. In this case, the only difference between the choices is the size of the halogen atom, with iodine being the largest. Therefore, I₂ would have the highest boiling point due to its larger size and stronger intermolecular forces.

Which of the Following Would Have the Highest Boiling Point