Dipole-dipole attractions
The attraction of the positive ends of polar molecules by the negative ends of other polar molecules.
Polar compounds therefore have higher mp and bp than non-polar compounds of comparable molecular mass.
Module 1 : Introduction to materials
Lecture 4: Carbon chemistry – physical and chemical properties
Dipole-dipole attractions
The attraction of the positive ends of polar molecules by the negative ends of other polar molecules.
Polar compounds therefore have higher mp and bp than non-polar compounds of comparable molecular mass.