Edexcel A-Level Chemistry AS 7.1 The Nature of the Following Intermolecular Forces I London Forces Instantaneous Dipole Induced Dipole Ii Permanent Topic Practice

Question 1

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Some diesel cars contain an extra catalytic converter for the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx)\left(\mathrm{NO}_{\mathrm{x}}\right) in exhaust gases.
A solution of urea is used for this process.

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Urea has a melting temperature of 133∘C133^{\circ} \mathrm{C}.

Explain why this value is higher than expected for a relatively small molecule.

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