MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

What type of following forces is present in ethylene glycol?

(A)Dipole-induced dipole
(B)Dipole-dipole
(C)Dispersion forces
(D)Intermolecular hydrogen bondingCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Ethylene glycol, , has two hydroxyl groups, each containing an O-H bond in which hydrogen is attached to the highly electronegative oxygen. Molecules can therefore donate and accept hydrogen bonds at two sites each, giving strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which explains its high boiling point

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