AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

POLAR AND NONPOLAR MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which intermolecular forces of attraction is the most significant for determine the physical properties of the following:aluminum chloride
A
covalent network bonds
B
ionic bonds
C
metallic bonds
D
hydrogen bonding interactions
E
dipole-dipole attractions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dipole-dipole interactions are the strongest intermolecular force of attraction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three major types of intermolecular interactions are dipole–dipole interactions, London dispersion forces (these two are often referred to collectively as van der Waals forces), and hydrogen bonds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lone pairs of the NH₃ molecule interact with partial positive hydrogen and establish an electrostatic attraction. It is a strong intermolecular force of attraction.

Detailed explanation-4: -The weakest intermolecular forces of all are called dispersion forces or London forces. These represent the attraction between instantaneous dipoles in a molecule.

Detailed explanation-5: -experiences hydrogen bonding because it has hydrogen atoms bonded to oxygen atoms. Because hydrogen bonds are a stronger form of dipole interactions, this puts next in the list. The strongest form of intermolecular force is ionic forces, which exist in ionic compounds like . So, exhibits the strongest IMFs.

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