Which intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the interactions among alkane molecules?

Intermolecular Force

Forces of attraction or repulsion which act between neighboring particles (atoms, molecules, or ions).

Alkane Molecules

Compounds made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged in a tree structure with single bonds.

Describe the chemical properties of alkanes including reactivity and intermolecular forces.

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Final Answer :

van der Waals or London forces

Learning Objectives

Describe the chemical properties of alkanes including reactivity and intermolecular forces.