Is CH3OCH3 Polar and Does XeF2 Have Polarity?

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The discussion centers on the polarity of the molecules CH3OCH3 (dimethyl ether) and XeF2 (xenon difluoride), as well as the presence of hydrogen bonding in CH3OCH3. Participants explore the concepts of intermolecular forces and molecular geometry in relation to these compounds.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether CH3OCH3 has hydrogen bonding, suggesting it should, but notes their book states otherwise.
  • Another participant clarifies that hydrogen bonding requires specific functional groups (like OH or NH) and states that CH3OCH3 does not have the capability for hydrogen bonding.
  • There is a repeated inquiry about the polarity of XeF2, with one participant asserting it is non-polar due to its linear geometry and the presence of lone pairs.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the information presented in their textbooks regarding both CH3OCH3 and XeF2.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that CH3OCH3 does not exhibit hydrogen bonding. However, there is a lack of consensus on the polarity of XeF2, with differing opinions on its characteristics based on molecular geometry.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference their textbooks, which may contain conflicting information about the presence of hydrogen bonding and polarity in the discussed molecules. The discussion does not resolve the uncertainty regarding XeF2's polarity.

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This discussion may be useful for students studying molecular chemistry, particularly those interested in intermolecular forces and molecular polarity.

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Does CH3OCH3 has any H bond between it's molecule?
(It should has H bond but in my book it has no one ):confused:

And does XeF2 has polarity?
(Actaully,my book it has no one.again)
That's why I'm not sure.
 
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H-Bonding is referring to "Intermolecular bonding", which is actually not a bond but a force that attracts the molecules together. There would need to be an OH group or even an NH group in order to have this. Water is a perfect example of H-Bonding.

The molecule you mentioned does not have the possibility of this type of bonding.

Nautica
 
Thanks,I understood it.
And what about polarity of XeF2.
 
osaka said:
Does CH3OCH3 has any H bond between it's molecule?
(It should has H bond but in my book it has no one ):confused:

And does XeF2 has polarity?
(Actaully,my book it has no one.again)
That's why I'm not sure.

no CH3OCH3 does not have any H bonding in it

and XeF2 is non-polar as it have 3 lone pair and 2 attachments its molecular geometery is linear
 
Thanks a lot.
 
I think a book on Chemistry from your school library can help you quickly solve problems like that...
 

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