The plots below represent vapor pressure vs.temperature curves for diethyl ether,ethanol,mercury,and water,not necessarily in that order.
-Based on the relative strengths of the intermolecular forces of attraction of each substance,which is the most likely vapor pressure vs.temperature curve for diethyl ether?
A)curve (a)
B)curve (b)
C)curve (c)
D)curve (d)

Question

The plots below represent vapor pressure vs.temperature curves for diethyl ether,ethanol,mercury,and water,not necessarily in that order. 
-Based on the relative strengths of the intermolecular forces of attraction of each substance,which is the most likely vapor pressure vs.temperature curve for diethyl ether?
A)curve (a) 
B)curve (b) 
C)curve (c) 
D)curve (d)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diethyl ether has weaker intermolecular forces than the other substances, leading to a higher vapor pressure at a given temperature. Curve (a) shows a higher vapor pressure at a given temperature compared to the other curves, indicating that it is the most likely curve for diethyl ether.

The Plots Below Represent Vapor Pressure Vs