Choose the substance with the highest boiling point. Group of answer choices CH4 CS2 HF KCl I2

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Choose the substance with the highest boiling point.
Group of answer choices
CH4
CS2
HF
KCl
I2
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   Boiling point depends on chemical bond present in compound   or molecules.   Boiling point α chemical bond in compound or molecule   Deceasing order of chemical bond from strongest to weakest:-   Ionic bond >covalent bond>Metalic bonding>Hydrogen   bond>DipoleDipole  bond>Vanderwaal bond>London bond.

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