Kr is bigger and alightly heavier than cl2.  That's it should have more London forces.  so why is it that chlorine has a higher boiling point.  bp cl2. =  -34 bp kr. = -157 c

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This is the third time I am asking the same question. Would you kindly credit me two questions.  Again

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Kr is bigger and alightly heavier than cl2.  That's it should have more London forces. 

so why is it that chlorine has a higher boiling point. 

bp cl2. =  -34

bp kr. = -157 c 

 

my last two answers when I ask this question are incorrect

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