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The critical temperature of water is higher than that of O2 because the H2O molecule has a. fewer electrons than O2 b. two covalent bonds c. V-shape d. dipole moment

The critical temperature of water is higher than that of O2 because the H2O molecule has
a. fewer electrons than O2
b. two covalent bonds
c. V-shape
d. dipole moment

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Navjyot Kalra
askIITians Faculty 654 Points
9 years ago
Sol. Critical temperature is directly proportional to intermolecular force of attraction. H2O is a polar molecule, has greater intermolecular force of attraction than O2, hence higher critical temperature.

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