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The Structural Formula for Glycerin Is Shown Below

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The structural formula for glycerin is shown below.Compare the intermolecular forces in glycerin with those in n-hexane,C6H14,in which all carbons are in a continuous chain.Which of the following statements is true? The structural formula for glycerin is shown below.Compare the intermolecular forces in glycerin with those in n-hexane,C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>,in which all carbons are in a continuous chain.Which of the following statements is true?   A) The principal intermolecular forces in glycerin are induced dipole forces; in hexane, hydrogen bonds B) Hydrogen bonding is present in glycerin, but not in hexane C) Hydrogen bonding is present in both compounds D) Both compounds exhibit dipole-dipole forces E) Induced dipole forces are present in neither compound


A) The principal intermolecular forces in glycerin are induced dipole forces; in hexane, hydrogen bonds
B) Hydrogen bonding is present in glycerin, but not in hexane
C) Hydrogen bonding is present in both compounds
D) Both compounds exhibit dipole-dipole forces
E) Induced dipole forces are present in neither compound

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