Critical temperature for CO_2 and CH_4 are 30.98^@C and -81.9^@C respectively. Which of these has stronger intermolecular forces. Why?

Critical temperature for CO_2 and CH_4 are 30.98^@C and -81.9^@C respe

1.	Critical temperature for CO_2 and CH_4 are 30.98^@C and -81.9^@C respectively. Which of these has stronger intermolecular forces. Why?
Answer» SOLUTION :HIGHER the CRITICAL temperature, more easily the GAS can be liquified and hence greater will be the intermolecular forces of attraction. Hence `CO_2` has stronger intermolecular forces than `CH_4`.