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What is the strongest type of intermolecular force present in CHF3?

A) ion-dipole
B) dispersion
C) hydrogen bonding
D) dipole-dipole
E) none of the above

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Answer:

D) dipole-dipole

Explanation:

  • The strongest type of intermolecular force present in CHF3 is a dipole-dipole interaction.
  • CHF3 is a polar molecule and has a dipole-dipole interaction along with the weak dispersion forces.
  • Fluorine is highly electronegative, therefore, it will attract the electrons to itself, leaving the hydrogen end of the molecule positive.
  • This allows for other CHF3 molecules to be attracted to the positive side of the molecule, by allowing the negatively-charged fluorine side get attracted to the hydrogen side of the molecule.