alleryStart learning →Alkyl halides boil higher than alkanes due to
Asmaller molecular size
Bhigher polarity and mass
Cextensive H-bonding
Dionic lattice forces
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. higher polarity and mass
The polar C-X bond and the heavier halogen atom both increase intermolecular attraction.
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