22. Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 150°C, whereas ethyne is a gas at room temperature with a boiling point of -84°C. Draw the molecules. Based on intermolecular forces, explain this difference in physical properties of these compounds that have similar chemical formulas and molar masses.

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22. Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 150°C, whereas
ethyne is a gas at room temperature with a boiling point of -84°C. Draw the molecules.
Based on intermolecular forces, explain this difference in physical properties of these
compounds that have similar chemical formulas and molar masses.
Transcribed Image Text:22. Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 150°C, whereas ethyne is a gas at room temperature with a boiling point of -84°C. Draw the molecules. Based on intermolecular forces, explain this difference in physical properties of these compounds that have similar chemical formulas and molar masses.
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