Identify the compound that does not have dipole-dipole forces as its strongest force. A) CH₂Cl₂ B) CH₃OCH₃ C) CH₃Br D) HCCl₃ E) CO₂

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The compound that does not have dipole-dipole forces as its strongest force is the one that does not have a permanent dipole moment. In this case, compound E, CO₂, is a linear molecule with the oxygen atom being more electronegative than the carbon atom. However, due to the symmetric arrangement, the molecule has a net dipole moment of zero or a very small value, making London dispersion forces the strongest force of attraction between its molecules. The other compounds have polar bonds or polar functional groups, making dipole-dipole forces the dominant force of attraction.

Identify the Compound That Does Not Have Dipole-Dipole Forces as Its