?Carbon tetrachloride, \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\), and chloroform, \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3}\), are

Chapter 11, Problem 11.30

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Carbon tetrachloride, \(\mathrm{CCl}_{4}\), and chloroform, \(\mathrm{CHCl}_{3}\), are common organic liquids. Carbon tetrachloride's normal boiling point is \(77^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\); chloroform's normal boiling point is \(61^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Which statement is the best explanation of these data?

(a) Chloroform can hydrogen-bond, but carbon tetrachloride cannot.

(b) Carbon tetrachloride has a larger dipole moment than chloroform.

(c) Carbon tetrachloride is more polarizable than chloroform.

Text Transcription:

CCl_4

CHCl_3

77^{\circ} C

61^{\circ} C

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