What intermolecular forces exist between molecules of ethanol? Choose one or more: A. Dispersion B. Dipole-dipole C. Dipole-induced dipole D. Hydrogen bonding

Respuesta :

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Dipole-dipole interactions are defined as the interactions that occur when partial positive charge on an atom is attracted by partial negative charge on another atom.

When a polar molecule produces a dipole on a non-polar molecule through distribution of electrons then it is known as dipole-induced forces.

Hydrogen bonding is defined as a bonding which exists between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom like O, N and F.

As the chemical formula of ethanol is [tex]CH_{3}CH_{2}OH[/tex]. So,   hydrogen bonding will exist in a molecule of ethanol ([tex]CH_{3}CH_{2}OH[/tex]). Since, hydrogen atom is attached with electronegative oxygen atom so, hydrogen bonding will exist.

Thus, we can conclude that hydrogen bonding is the intermolecular forces exist between molecules of ethanol.