Chapter 12, Problem 12.13VP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The polymer which has strongest intermolecular forces per mole of monomer among the three given polymers is to be identified.

Concept introduction: Intermolecular forces are defined as the forces present between the molecules of a substance.

The intermolecular forces are present in all the substance.

There are three types of intermolecular forces are present that is London forces, ion-dipole interactions and dipole-dipole interactions.

To determine: The polymer that has strongest intermolecular forces per mole of monomer among the three given polymers.