Color Key: (both molecules are the same: C4H10O, diethyl ether)
Oxygen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Unshared electrons
When C4H10O interacts with C4H10O, there are two intermolecular forces that occur:
Below is the lewis structure for both of the molecules:
Oxygen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Unshared electrons
When C4H10O interacts with C4H10O, there are two intermolecular forces that occur:
- Dipole-dipole: The positive H of C4H10O is attracted to the negative O of C4H10O.
- Dispersion: These two molecules are adjacent in a liquid, so they are attracted by dispersion.
Below is the lewis structure for both of the molecules: