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Critical temperature for carbon dioxide and methane are \mathrm{31.1^o \ C} and \mathrm{-81.9^o \ C} respectively. Which of these has stronger intermolecular forces?

Option: 1

Carbon dioxide


Option: 2

Methane


Option: 3

Both have same intermolecular forces
 


Option: 4

Nothing can be predicted


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We have1:
T_c for CH_4=-81.9^{\circ}C and T_c for  CO_2=31.1^{\circ}C


Clearly, CO_2 has stronger intermolecular forces of attraction as it has higher value of critical temperature.


Therefore, Option(1) is correct.

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