Examine the structures represented by the following models. Atoms other than carbon and hydrogen are indicated by the element symbol. A B C
-Which exhibits London dispersion forces?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) all of these

Question

Examine the structures represented by the following models. Atoms other than carbon and hydrogen are indicated by the element symbol.    A B C
-Which exhibits London dispersion forces?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) all of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of these structures exhibit London dispersion forces since they all contain nonpolar covalent bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms, which can induce temporary dipoles in the molecules leading to attractions between them.

Examine the Structures Represented by the Following Models