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The compounds n-pentane ( ) and neopentane ( ) have identical molecular formulas but…
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
The compounds n-pentane (
C
H
3
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
3
\mathrm{CH_3CH_2CH_2CH_2CH_3}
C
H
3
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
2
C
H
3
) and neopentane (
C
(
C
H
3
)
4
\mathrm{C(CH_3)_4}
C
(
C
H
3
)
4
) have identical molecular formulas but different shapes. Which of the two experiences stronger London dispersion forces, and why? Limit your explanation to one sentence.
Related theory
Van der Waals Forces
Intermolecular Forces
Hydrogen bonding
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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