Melting point, enthalpy of vaporization and viscosity data of H2O and D2O is given below: On the basis of this data explain in which of these liquids intermolecular forces are stronger?

Melting point, enthalpy of vaporization and viscosity data of H₂O and D₂O is given below:

On the basis of this data explain in which of these liquids intermolecular forces are stronger?

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Payal Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

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This is a short answer type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar

D₂O has greater intermolecular force of attraction. This is because D₂O exhibits higher values for melting point, enthalpy of vaporization, and viscosity compared to H₂O, indicating stronger intermolecular interactions needed to ove

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