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Formaldehyde has the formula \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), where C is the central atom. The molecules in a sample of formaldehyde are attracted to each other by a combination of a. dipole–dipole forces and ionic forces. b. hydrogen bonding and dipole–dipole forces. c. ionic forces and hydrogen bonding. d. London dispersion forces and hydrogen bonding. e. dipole–dipole forces and London dispersion forces.
Chapter 14, Problem 87(choose chapter or problem)
Formaldehyde has the formula \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), where C is the central atom. The molecules in a sample of formaldehyde are attracted to each other by a combination of
a. dipole–dipole forces and ionic forces.
b. hydrogen bonding and dipole–dipole forces.
c. ionic forces and hydrogen bonding.
d. London dispersion forces and hydrogen bonding.
e. dipole–dipole forces and London dispersion forces.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Formaldehyde has the formula \(\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{O}\), where C is the central atom. The molecules in a sample of formaldehyde are attracted to each other by a combination of
a. dipole–dipole forces and ionic forces.
b. hydrogen bonding and dipole–dipole forces.
c. ionic forces and hydrogen bonding.
d. London dispersion forces and hydrogen bonding.
e. dipole–dipole forces and London dispersion forces.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
The correct option is e. dipole-dipole forces and London dispersion forces.