The boiling point of chlorine (cl2) is 171.6 k. which of the following best predicts the boiling point of iodine (i2)?

a. lower than 171.6 k because permanent dipoles created in chlorine are stronger than temporary dipoles in iodine.

b. lower than 171.6 k because chlorine is more polar than iodine because of its higher electronegativity.

c. higher than 171.6 k because dispersion forces are stronger in iodine due to a greater number of electrons.

e. higher than 171.6 k because dipole-dipole interactions in iodine are stronger than dispersion forces in chlorine.