Molecules of four imaginary substances are sketched in the table below. Each sketch is shaded to show the electrostatic potential at the surface of the molecule. Rank these substances in decreasing order of the strength of the intermolecular forces in them. In other words, choose 1 next to the substance in which the molecules exert the strongest intermolecular forces on each other. Choose 2 next to the substance in which the molecules exert the second strongest intermolecular forces on each other, and so forth. Note: all of the molecules are neutral, and you may assume none of them experience hydrogen bonding.

Molecules of four imaginary substances are sketched in the table below. Each sketch is shaded to show the electrostatic potential at the surface of the molecule. Rank these substances in decreasing order of the strength of the intermolecular forces in them. In other words, choose 1 next to the substance in which the molecules exert the strongest intermolecular forces on each other. Choose 2 next to the substance in which the molecules exert the second strongest intermolecular forces on each other, and so forth. Note: all of the molecules are neutral, and you may assume none of them experience hydrogen bonding.

Physical Chemistry

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Author:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

Publisher:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

Chapter13: Introduction To Symmetry In Quantum Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.40E: Explain why a molecule with a center of inversion cannot have a dipole moment.

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