Q38 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2012 · Chemistry

Assertion (A) The boiling points of noble gases increases from He to Xe. Reason (R) The interatomic van der Waals' attractive forces increases from $\mathrm{He}$ to $\mathrm{Xe}$. The correct answer is

  • Correct answer
    A
    Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • B
    Both $(\mathrm{A})$ and $(\mathrm{R})$ are true, and $(\mathrm{R})$ is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • C
    (A) is true but (R) is not true
  • D
    (A) is not true but (R) is true

Solution

As the size of noble gases increases from He to Xe, van der Waals' forces increases and due to which boiling point increases.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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