The critical temperature of water is higher than that of O_2 because H_2O molecules have:

JEE Main Chemistry question

The critical temperature of water is higher than that of because molecules have:

(A)Fewer electrons than
(B)Two covalent bonds
(C)V-shape
(D)Dipole momentCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

A higher critical temperature reflects stronger intermolecular attraction. is a polar molecule with a permanent dipole moment (and resulting hydrogen bonding), giving it much stronger intermolecular forces than non-polar , which interacts only through weak

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