Problem: Rank these compounds by their expected boiling point. Highest boiling point to Lowest boiling point.CH3OHCH3ClCH4

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Compounds with strong intermolecular forces (IMF) have high boiling points.

  • Stronger intermolecular forces = higher boiling point
  • Weaker intermolecular forces = lower boiling point
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Rank these compounds by their expected boiling point. Highest boiling point to Lowest boiling point.

CH3OH

CH3Cl

CH4

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