Question:
A) C6H6
B) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2COH6
C) NaCl
D) NH3
Answer:
The correct option is;
A) C₆H₆
Explanation:
Heat of fusion = 6.02 kJ/mol
Heat of vaporization =40.8 kJ/mol
Here, we analyze each of the options as follows
A) C₆H₆
Benzene has a melting point of 5.5° C and a boiling point of
80.1 ° C similar to water
Heat of fusion = 9.92 kJ/mol
Heat of vaporization =30.8kJ/mol
B) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂COH₆
The above compound is more likely solid
C) NaCl solid
D) NH₃ melting point = -77.73 °C boiling point = -33.34 °C
Of the above, the compounds the one that closely resembles water is C₆H₆
