Chapter 14, Problem 92P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The possibility of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}$ (ethanol) to bond with water molecule in two different manner should be illustrated.

Concept Introduction:

The forces which provide interaction including force of repulsion and attraction acting between the neighboring particles and molecules is known as intermolecular force.

Different types of intermolecular forces are known for example, London forces or dispersion forces, hydrogen bond, dipole-dipole forces, ion-dipole forces etc.