On the basis of bonding, which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point? A. potassium fluoride B. glucose C. water D. methanol

Respuesta :

potassium fluoride because potassium is one of the strongest chemicals.

Answer:

potassium fluoride has highest boiling point

Explanation:

  • Potassium fluoride consists of [tex]K^{+}[/tex] and [tex]F^{-}[/tex] ions. Hence an ionic interaction is present in crystal of potassium fluoride as major intermolecular force.
  • Glucose, water and methanol are polar protic covalent molecules. Hence hydrogen bonding force is present as a major force in those molecules.
  • Ionic interaction force is much stronger than hydrogen bonding force.
  • Therefore more heat energy is required to boil an ionic compound as compared to polar protic covalent molecules.
  • Hence potassium fluoride has highest boiling point.