What intermolecular forces are present among molecules in dimethyl ether, CH₃OCH₃?

A) London forces only
B) hydrogen bonding only
C) both London dispersion forces and hydrogen bonding
D) both London dispersion forces and dipole-dipole forces

Intermolecular Forces

Attractive forces between molecules that affect their physical properties such as boiling point, melting point, and solubility.

Dimethyl Ether

A colorless gas used as an aerosol propellant and a clean fuel, with the formula \(CH_3OCH_3\), also known as methoxymethane.

London Forces

Weak intermolecular forces, also known as dispersion forces, arising from instantaneous dipoles in molecules, influential in nonpolar compounds.