Multiple Choice
Which types of intermolecular forces are expected to exist between PO(OH)3 molecules?
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13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces
Intermolecular Forces
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT considered an intermolecular force?
A
London dispersion forces
B
Dipole-dipole interactions
C
Ionic bonding
D
Hydrogen bonding
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the definition of intermolecular forces. These are forces that occur between molecules, influencing properties like boiling point and solubility.
Step 2: Review each option to determine if it is an intermolecular force: London dispersion forces are weak forces due to temporary dipoles between molecules.
Step 3: Dipole-dipole interactions occur between polar molecules where positive and negative ends attract each other, so they are intermolecular forces.
Step 4: Hydrogen bonding is a special, strong type of dipole-dipole interaction involving hydrogen bonded to highly electronegative atoms (N, O, or F), so it is also an intermolecular force.
Step 5: Ionic bonding, however, is the electrostatic attraction between ions in a lattice (such as in salts), which is an intramolecular force within a compound, not an intermolecular force.
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