Question

what type or types of intermolecular forces exist or exists in the molecule below? ethanol structural formula h - c - c - o - h h h h h molecular formula c₂h₅oh london dispersion forces only dipole dipole only h bonding only london dispersion forces, dipole dipole, & h bonding dipole dipole, & h bonding london dispersion forces & dipole dipole ionic bonding only london dispersion forces & ionic bonding none of these

Explanation:

1. London - Dispersion forces are present in all molecules as they result from temporary dipoles caused by the motion of electrons. Ethanol has electrons, so London - Dispersion forces exist.
2. Ethanol is a polar molecule due to the difference in electronegativity between oxygen and carbon/hydrogen. The polar nature leads to dipole - dipole interactions.
3. Ethanol has a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative oxygen atom. This allows for hydrogen bonding between ethanol molecules.

Answer:

London Dispersion forces, dipole dipole, & H bonding