Question

The intermolecular attractive forces in alcohol are stronger than those in water.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Intermolecular forces of attraction are weaker in alcohol or Ethanol $\left({\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}\right)$ than Water $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$.

• Intermolecular forces refer to the forces of attraction between the molecules of a substance.
• There is a stronger bonding called the hydrogen bonding between the molecules of water than ethanol.
• As a result, ethanol is a more volatile liquid than water as molecules are not very tightly held by other molecules of alcohol.

Hence, the given statement is false.