Question

Which type of intermolecular force (dispersion, dipole-induced dipole, dipole-dipole, and hydrogen bonding) would create a polymer with the highest melting point? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

H-BONDING interaction create a polymer with high melting point. H-BONDING is strong non-covalent interaction between groups, this interaction is much stronger than other interactions like dispersion, Dipole-Dipole dipole and dipole-dipole interaction. As interaction increases, more energy is needed to melt a polymer this high melting point.