GRE Subject Test: Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology : Help with Intermolecular Forces

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Example Question #1 : Biochemistry

Which of the following forces is strongest between molecules of hydrochloric acid (HCl)?

Possible Answers:

Dipole-dipole interactions

Ionic bonding

London dispersion forces

Hydrogen bonding

Correct answer:

Dipole-dipole interactions

Explanation:

Since hydrochloric acid has a partial positive charge on the hydrogen and a partial negative charge on the chlorine, the molecules will have dipole-dipole interactions between them. Although hydrogen bonding is a stronger force, a hydrogen must be attached to a nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine in order to exhibit hydrogen bonding.

Example Question #2 : Biochemistry

Which of the following molecules is not capable of hydrogen bonding?

Possible Answers:

Ethanol

Acetic acid

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Hydrogen bonding is possible when a hydrogen atom is attached to a nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine. Of the following options, hydrochloric acid  is the only option that does not fit the criteria.

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