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Question
Melting point, enthalpy of vapourisation and viscosity data of \[\ce{H2O}\] and \[\ce{D2O}\] is given below :
| \[\ce{H, O}\] | \[\ce{D2O}\] | |
| Melting point / K | 373.0 | 374.4 |
| Enthalpy of vapourisation at (373 K)/kJ mol–1 | 40.66 | 41.61 |
| Viscosity/centipoise | 0.8903 | 1.107 |
On the basis of this data explain in which of these liquids intermolecular forces are stronger?
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Solution
The melting point, enthalpy of vapourisation and viscosity values of all these items depend upon the intermolecular forces of attraction. Since their values are higher for \[\ce{D2O}\] as compared to those of \[\ce{H2O}\], therefore, intermolecular forces of attraction are stronger in \[\ce{D2O}\] than in \[\ce{H2O}\].
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