Problem Page What kind of intermolecular forces act between a formaldehyde molecule and a hydrogen sulfide molecule? Note: If there is more than one type of intermolecular force that acts, be sure to list them all, with a comma between the name of each force. Clears your work. Undoes your last action. Provides information about entering answers.

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Jessie Williams

Chemistry

18 February, 07:08

Problem Page What kind of intermolecular forces act between a formaldehyde molecule and a hydrogen sulfide molecule? Note: If there is more than one type of intermolecular force that acts, be sure to list them all, with a comma between the name of each force. Clears your work. Undoes your last action. Provides information about entering answers.

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Teresa Richards · Answer 1

Hydrogen Bonding

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Formaldehyde, H2CO, has an oxygen atom which is quite electronegative that means it would attract any atom with a slightly positive charge. Hydrogen in the Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is attracted by oxygen and hence hydrogen bonding can occur.