Match the following molecules with the types of non-covalent interactions expected. A. Dispersion forces B. Dipole-dipole interactions C. Hydrogen bonding interactions Prompts Submitted Answers Octane Choose a match Acetone, CH3COCH3 Choose a match Ethanol, CH3CH2OH Choose a match
London dispersion force is a temporary attractive force occurs between electrons in two adjacent atoms. They are present between any two molecules, even polar molecules.
Dipole-dipole interactions take place between two molecules when there are partial charges within one molecule which get attracted to an opposite partial charge of the other molecule. The positive end of one molecule is attracted to the negative end of the other molecule.
Hydrogen bonds occur only when there is a dipole moment in the molecule i.e. one atom is electronegative like oxygen or nitrogen or halogens. It is a type of attractive force where a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to an electronegative atom.
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