Chapter 14, Problem 10STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The intermolecular forces exhibited by $\text{CO}$ (Carbon Monoxide) molecule is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Intermolecular forces occur between molecules. In general, the molecules are held together by bonds, sometimes called intra molecular forces that occur inside the molecules.

Answer to Problem 10STP

The intermolecular forces in $\text{CO}$ (Carbon Monoxide) molecule are Dipole-dipole force.

Explanation of Solution

In $\text{CO}$ (Carbon Monoxide) molecule, $\text{C}-\text{O}$ bond is a polar bond with electro negativity difference of $1.0$ .

Oxygen atom is slightly positively charged and the carbon atom is slightly negatively charged. This charge difference forms the intermolecular bond between carbon-oxygen that is attraction between positive and negative charges.