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Explain why NH3 has stronger intermolecular forces of attraction than Cl2

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Answer:

Because of Hydrogen Bonding!

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Answer:

NH3 has stronger intermolecular forces compared to Cl2, due to NH3 having polar molecules, and hydrogen bonding.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are three types of intermolecular forces:

  1. Dipole-Dipole interactions
  2. London Dispersion forces
  3. Hydrogen bonds
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