NEET2009ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
What is the dominant intermolecular force or bond that must be overcome in converting liquid CH ₃ OH to a gas ?
Options
- AHydrogen bonding
- BDipole-dipole interaction
- CCovalent bonds
- DLondon dispersion force
Correct answer
A. Hydrogen bonding
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea When H atom is directly linked with N or O , or F , inter or interamolecular H -bonding is formed. In between CH ₃ OH molecules intermolecular H-bonding exist. Hence, it is the intermolecular H-bonding that must be overcome in converting liquid CH ₃ OH to gas.