Question

Which of the following statements is true about the strength of the intermolecular forces in CH4 and NH3?

a.CH4 ≥ NH3 because CH4 is tetrahedral but NH3 is pyramidal.
b.CH4 < NH3 because δ− on C in the CH bond is greater than δ− on N in the NH bond.
c.CH4 < NH3 because the NH bond is more polar than the CH bond.
d.CH4 ≥ NH3 because CH4 has H bonding but NH3 has dispersion forces.

Answer 1

c.CH4 < NH3 because the NH bond is more polar than the CH bond.

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