Chapter 10, Problem 59QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for polar molecules having greater intermolecular forces than non-polar molecules of the same size is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

There are three types of intermolecular forces present, that is, London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonding forces.

London dispersion forces are present for all polar and non-polar molecules.

Dipole-dipole forces are present in polar molecules.

Hydrogen bonding forces are present only in molecules where a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to an O, N or F atom.