The benzene molecule, C6H6, contains a flat, six-carbon ring that is often depicted as a hexagon around a circle. The carbon atoms are located at the corners of the hexagon. In substituted benzene molecules, the hydrogen atoms are replaced by other elements. Examine the following substituted benzene molecules. Each has the same formula, C6F2Cl2Br2. Which molecule would be expected to have the lowest normal boiling point? (A) (III) (B) (IV) (C) (I) (D) (II)

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The benzene molecule, C6H6, contains a flat, six-carbon ring that is often depicted as a hexagon around a circle. The carbon atoms are located at the corners of the hexagon. In substituted benzene molecules, the hydrogen atoms are replaced by other elements. Examine the following substituted benzene molecules. Each has the same formula, C6F2Cl2Br2. Which molecule would be expected to have the lowest normal boiling point?

(A) (III)

(B) (IV)

(C) (I)

(D) (II)

 

F
Cl Br
CI Br
(1)
-F F
al al
Br Br
(II)
F F-
F Br
CI CI
Br
F
Cl Br
Br Cl
(IV)
F
Transcribed Image Text:F Cl Br CI Br (1) -F F al al Br Br (II) F F- F Br CI CI Br F Cl Br Br Cl (IV) F
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