Explain why Br2 has a higher melting point than Cl2

Br2 molecules are larger than Cl2 molecules, so more electrons are present in Br2 molecules. Therefore there are stronger van der waals forces between Br2 molecules than Cl2 molecules, so more energy is needed to melt Br2.

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