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Which statement explains why H2O has a

higher boiling point than N2?
1) H2O has greater molar mass than N2.
2) H2O has less molar mass than N2.
3) H2O has stronger intermolecular forces
then N2.
4) H2O has weaker intermolecular forces than
N2.

User Wolfram
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Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

H2O has a higher intermolecular force (hydrogen bonding) where N2 only has London Dispersion.

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