Use the table to answer the question.Substance Melting Point (ºC)castor oil –9.8phenol 43.2benzene 5.7formic acid 8Which substance has the weakest bonds between its molecules?(1 point)Responsescastor oilcastor oilbenzenebenzenephenolphenolformic acid

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To determine which substance has the weakest bonds between its molecules, we generally consider the melting points of the substances. A lower melting point typically indicates weaker intermolecular forces.

Given the melting points:

  • Castor oil: –9.8 ºC
  • Benzene: 5.7 ºC
  • Phenol: 43.2 ºC
  • Formic acid: 8 ºC

Castor oil has the lowest melting point at –9.8 ºC, suggesting that it has the weakest intermolecular forces among the substances listed.

So the answer is castor oil.

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