A substance consisting of which molecule shown below should have a higher boiling point?

A. The molecule on the right, C2H2Cl, because it has a greater number of atoms.
B. The molecule on the left, COCl2, because it has a fewer number of atoms.
C. The molecule on the right, C2H2Cl, because of electronegativity considerations.
D. The molecule on the left, COCl2, because it is less symmetrical.


Answer: C

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