Question

1. what is the strongest type of intermolecular force between solute and solvent in each solution?

(a) ch₃och₃(g) in h₂o(l)
(b) ne(g) in h₂o(l)
(c) n₂(g) in c₄h₁₀(g)

Explanation:

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• For (a): \(CH_3OCH_3\) is a polar molecule. \(H_2O\) is also a polar molecule. The strongest intermolecular force between a polar solute (\(CH_3OCH_3\)) and a polar solvent (\(H_2O\)) is dipole - dipole interaction.
• For (b): \(Ne\) is a non - polar atom. \(H_2O\) is a polar molecule. The strongest intermolecular force between a non - polar solute (\(Ne\)) and a polar solvent (\(H_2O\)) is London dispersion force (induced dipole - dipole interaction).
• For (c): \(N_2\) is a non - polar molecule. \(C_4H_{10}\) (butane) is also a non - polar molecule. The strongest intermolecular force between two non - polar species (\(N_2\) and \(C_4H_{10}\)) is London dispersion force.

Answer:

(a) Dipole - dipole interaction
(b) London dispersion force (induced dipole - dipole interaction)
(c) London dispersion force