Question

Presented here are electrostatic potential maps for three molecules: ethane, dimethyl ether, and ethanol. Sort the molecules based on the predominant intermolecular forces present in each of the three molecules based on the electrostatic potential maps. Items (3 images) (Drag and drop into the appropriate area below)

Answer 1

Answer: The categories of intermolecular forces in the molecules above are dispersion forces, dipole forces, hydrogen bonding.

Explanation:

Here are the different kinds of intermolecular forces present in the above;

Ethane - C2​H6​ has London dispersion forces—it’s a nonpolar covalent compound— and no other intermolecular attractions.

Dimethyl ether - CH₃OCH₃ has London dispersion force, dipole-dipole attraction, and hydrogen bonding

Ethanot- C2H5OH has has London dispersion force, dipole-dipole attraction, and hydrogen bonding