The Structural Formula for Glycerin Is Shown Below

question 25

Multiple Choice

The structural formula for glycerin is shown below.Compare the intermolecular forces in glycerin with those in n-hexane,C₆H₁₄,in which all carbons are in a continuous chain.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The principal intermolecular forces in glycerin are induced dipole forces; in hexane, hydrogen bonds
• B)Hydrogen bonding is present in glycerin, but not in hexane
• C)Hydrogen bonding is present in both compounds
• D)Both compounds exhibit dipole-dipole forces
• E)Induced dipole forces are present in neither compound

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