Why CO2 has higher melting and boiling point compare to H2 as they both are non-polar?
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CO2 and H2 are both held by covalent bonds. The bonds in case of CO2 is strong, but in case of Hydrogen molecule although the bond is covalent but these are held by weak intermolecular forces, as hydrogen is a simple molecule. Thus the melting and boiling point of Hydrogen is less as compared to CO2
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Please find below the solution to the asked query:
CO2 and H2 are both held by covalent bonds. The bonds in case of CO2 is strong, but in case of Hydrogen molecule although the bond is covalent but these are held by weak intermolecular forces, as hydrogen is a simple molecule. Thus the melting and boiling point of Hydrogen is less as compared to CO2
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