Question

Part a choose the molecule or compound that exhibits dipole-dipole forces as its strongest intermolecular force. Choose the molecule or compound that exhibits dipole-dipole forces as its strongest intermolecular force. N2 h2 cbr4 so2 bcl3

Answer 1

Answer :
`SO_(2)` is the molecule that exhibit dipole-dipole forces as its strongest intermolecular force.

Explanation : The shape or geometry of given molecules of
`N_(2)`,
`H_(2)`,
`CBr_(4)`,
`BCl_(3)` and
`SO_(2)` are linear, linear, tetrahedral, trigonal planar and angular respectively.

The given molecules
`N_(2)`,
`H_(2)`,
`CBr_(4)`,
`BCl_(3)` are symmetrical molecules. These symmetric molecules cannot exists as dipole even they contain polar bonds. Thus, these molecules will not exhibit dipole-dipole forces.

`SO_(2)` molecule has polar bonds and unsymmetrical bonds as shown in attached image. This molecule cannot exhibit H-bonding. It exhibit only dipole-dipole forces.

Therefore,
`SO_(2)` molecule exhibit dipole-dipole forces as strongest intermolecular force.