Place the following compounds in order of decreasing strength of intermolecular forces. I. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 II. (CH3)3CCH3 III. (CH3)3CCH2CH3 II > III > I I > II > III III > I > II I > III > II III > II > I
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All three compounds are nonpolar, so the primary intermolecular force present is London dispersion forces (LDF). The strength of LDF depends on the size and shape of the molecule. I: Hexane is a linear molecule with six carbon atoms, which means it has a larger Show more…
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