Which of the Following Intermolecular Forces Is Responsible for the Boiling-Point

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following intermolecular forces is responsible for the boiling-point trends in alkanes?

• A)Hydrogen bond
• B)Ion-dipole
• C)Ion-ion
• D)Dipole-induced dipole
• E)Induced dipole-induced dipole

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