The Structural Formula for Glycerine Is Shown Below

question 20

Multiple Choice

The structural formula for glycerine is shown below.Compare the intermolecular forces in glycerine 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 glycerine are induced dipole forces; in hexane,hydrogen bonds
• B)Hydrogen bonding is present in glycerine,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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