Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

Three hypothetical substances have the following properties: • Substance X: molar mass 58 g mol−1^{-1}, dipole moment 1.5 D • Substance Y: molar mass 60 g mol−1^{-1}, dipole moment 0.0 D • Substance Z: molar mass 44 g mol−1^{-1}, dipole moment 2.8 D Based on these data, which ranking from weakest to strongest overall intermolecular attractions is most reasonable? a) Z < X < Y b) X < Y < Z c) Y < X < Z d) Y < Z < X

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