Chapter 3, Problem 3.29P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The hydrogen bonding between two molecules of acetic acid $\left({\text{CH}}_3\text{COOH}\right)$ has to be shown.

Concept introduction: Intermolecular forces are those interactions among molecules by which the molecules either attract or repel each other. There are mainly four types of intermolecular interactions these are electrostatic, Van der Waals, dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonding. The electrostatic force is strongest and among the three types of intermolecular forces in covalent compounds van der Waals forces are weakest, dipole-dipole is intermediate and hydrogen bonding is the strongest.