A molecule has the chemical formula CH₄. Which intermolecular forces are present in this molecule?Select one:a.Hydrogen bondingb.London dispersion forcesc.Dipole-dipole interactionsd.No intermolecular forces are present.
Question
A molecule has the chemical formula CH₄. Which intermolecular forces are present in this molecule?Select one:a.Hydrogen bondingb.London dispersion forcesc.Dipole-dipole interactionsd.No intermolecular forces are present.
Solution
The molecule CH₄, also known as methane, is a non-polar molecule. This means that it does not have a net dipole, so it cannot have dipole-dipole interactions or hydrogen bonding. The only type of intermolecular force that non-polar molecules exhibit are London dispersion forces. So, the correct answer is b. London dispersion forces.
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