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Liquids London Dispersion Forces and Boiling Point

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Boiling points of hydrocarbons generally increase with increasing chain length because:

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Correct Answer: B) London dispersion forces become stronger

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Longer hydrocarbon chains have larger, more polarizable electron clouds, producing stronger London dispersion forces.

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