Ethanol and dimethyl ether have the molecular formula C₂H₆O. Ethanol has a higher boiling point than dimethyl ether. Which of the following intermolecular forces is responsible for the higher boiling point in ethanol?

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Ethanol and dimethyl ether have the molecular formula C₂H₆O. Ethanol has a higher boiling point than dimethyl ether. Which of the following intermolecular forces is responsible for the higher boiling point in ethanol?
 
A) dipole-dipole interactions
B) London dispersion forces
C) hydrogen bonding
D) strong forces
Transcribed Image Text:A) dipole-dipole interactions B) London dispersion forces C) hydrogen bonding D) strong forces
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