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I-M Forces present between NF3 and NH3

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VDW in NF3 and Hydrogen bonding and VDW in NH3, correct?

how do I demonstrate these in a diagram?

In NF3 F will be delta - and N will be delta plus due to electronegativity?

In NH3 Hydrogen bonds and VDW forces are present as Nitrogen is more electronegative than hydrogen, these make the hydrogen atoms delta plus, and the hydrogen bonds I show them as hydrogens attracting other nitrogens in other nearby molecules?
(edited 7 years ago)
For the hydrogen bonds you show the nitrogen atom attracting the hydrogen atom on another molecule.
Reply 2
Original post by an_atheist
For the hydrogen bonds you show the nitrogen atom attracting the hydrogen atom on another molecule.


so N is delta minus then? :
Original post by KyleH123
so N is delta minus then? :


yes
Reply 4
Original post by an_atheist
yes


thanks a lot!

what sort of effects would these hydrogen bonds have on the molecule then and others nearby?
Reply 5
NF3 has permanent dipoles, not instantaneous ones.
Reply 6
Original post by Pigster
NF3 has permanent dipoles, not instantaneous ones.


because F has significantly higher electronegativity?
Original post by KyleH123
because F has significantly higher electronegativity?


F is the most electronegative element XD
Reply 8
Original post by CheeseIsVeg
F is the most electronegative element XD


Oh yes, NOF are the top 3 aren't they.

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