Questions: Identify the kind(s) of intermolecular forces that would occur between the solute and solvent in an isopropyl alcohol (which is polar and contains an OH group) solution. Check all that apply. dispersion hydrogen bonding ion-dipole dipole-dipole

Identify the kind(s) of intermolecular forces that would occur between the solute and solvent in an isopropyl alcohol (which is polar and contains an OH group) solution.

Check all that apply.
dispersion
hydrogen bonding
ion-dipole
dipole-dipole

Transcript text: Identify the kind(s) of intermolecular forces that would occur between the solute and solvent in an isopropyl alcohol (which is polar and contains an OH group) solution. Check all that apply. dispersion hydrogen bonding ion-dipole dipole-dipole

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Intermolecular Forces in Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol (C\(_3\)H\(_8\)O) is a polar molecule and contains an OH group. The presence of the OH group allows for hydrogen bonding. Additionally, as a polar molecule, it can also exhibit dipole-dipole interactions. All molecules exhibit dispersion forces (also known as London dispersion forces).

Step 2: List the Possible Intermolecular Forces

Dispersion Forces: These are present in all molecules due to the temporary fluctuations in electron density.
Hydrogen Bonding: This occurs because isopropyl alcohol has an OH group, which can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules containing N, O, or F atoms.
Dipole-Dipole Interactions: These occur because isopropyl alcohol is a polar molecule.

Step 3: Exclude Irrelevant Intermolecular Forces

Ion-Dipole Interactions: These occur between ions and polar molecules. Since isopropyl alcohol does not contain ions, this type of interaction is not relevant.