Chapter 11, Problem 1CE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{OH}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-\text{O}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$, the one that has the stronger intermolecular attraction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Intermolecular forces are considered as the forces that exist between the atoms, molecules and ions. These forces are attractive as well as repulsive in nature. The bonding in which the hydrogen atom is directly attached to an electronegative atom is known as hydrogen bonding.

Answer to Problem 1CE

The compound that has the stronger intermolecular attraction is ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{OH}$.

Explanation of Solution

The hydrogen bonding is the strongest intermolecular force of attraction that exists between the species having huge difference in their polarity. The compound, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{OH}$ exhibits hydrogen bonding whereas there is no hydrogen bonding present in ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-\text{O}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$. Therefore, the compound ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{OH}$ exhibits stronger intermolecular force of attraction.

Conclusion

The compound, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\text{OH}$ has the stronger intermolecular forces.