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ALCHOLS,PHENOLS & ETHERS

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Date
1.

1. In Allylic and benzylic alcohols,-OH group is attached to

a)

sp2 hybridised carbon atom respectively

b)

sp2 sp hybridised carbon atom respectively

c)

sp3 hybridised carbon atom respectively

d)

sp sp2 hybridised carbon atom respectively

2.

Which of the following compounds is a polyhydric alcohol?

a)

C2H4O

b)

C2H6O

c)

C4H10O

d)

C3H8O3

3.

The IUPAC name of

a)

3-methyl hydroxyhexane

b)

2-ethyl-2-propyl ethanol

c)

2-ethylpentan-1-ol

d)

3-propylbutan-1-ol

4.

A compound C6H14O2 has two tertiary alcoholic groups. The IUPAC name of this compound is

a)

3,3-dimethyyl-1,2-butanediol

b)

2methyyl-2,3-pentanediol

c)

2,3-dimethyyl-1,2-butanediol

d)

2,3-dimethyyl-2,3-butanediol

5.

Which of the following is phenol?

a)

benzenol

b)

cresol

c)

catechol

d)

all of these

6.

Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice

a)

(A)(ii),(B)(iv),(C)(i),(D)(iii)

b)

(A)(ii),(B)(iii),(C)(iv),(D)(i)

c)

(A)(i),(B)(ii),(C)(iii),(D)(iv)

d)

(A)(iv),(B)(iii),(C)(ii),(D)(i)

7.

The C-O-C angle in either is about

a)

110°

b)

180°

c)

105°

d)

190°28’

8.

The C-O-H bond angle in alcohols is slightly less than the tetrahedral angle whereas the C-O-C bond angle in ether is slightly greater because

a)

O atom in both alcohols and ethers is sp3 hybridised

b)

lone pair-lone pair repulsion is greater than bond pair-bond pair repulsion

c)

of repulsion between the two bulky R groups

d)

none of these

9.

The best method to prepare 3-methylbutan-2-ol from 3-mryhybut-1-ene is

a)

addition of HCl followed by reaction with dil.NaOH

b)

Retimer-Tiemann reaction

c)

addition of water is presence of dil.H2SO4

d)

hydroboration-oxidation reaction

10.

An alkene CH3CH=CH2 is treated with B2H6 in presence of H2O2. The final product formed is

a)

CH3CH2CH2OH

b)

CH3CH2CHO

c)

CH3CH(OH)CH3

d)

(CH3CH2CH2)3B

11.

Choose the correct X & Y in the given reactions:

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Which reducing agent is used for the following conversion?

RCOOH→ RCH2OH

a)

NaBH4

b)

LiAlH4

c)

K2Cr2O7

d)

KMnO4

13.

One mole of ethyl acetate on treatment with an excess of LiAlH4 in dry ether and subsequent acidification produces

a)

1 mol ethyl alcohol + 1 mol methyl alcohol

b)

1 mol acetic acid + 1 mol ethyl alcohol

c)

1 mol of 2-butanol

d)

2 moles of ethyl alcohol

14.

Tertiary butyl alcohol can be prepared by the reaction of

a)

acetone and methyl magnesium iodide

b)

butanone and methyl magnesium iodide

c)

acetaldehyde and ethyl magnesium iodide

d)

formaldehyde and propyl magnesium iodide

15.

1-phenylethanol can be prepared by the reaction of benzaldehyde with

a)

methyl bromide

b)

methyl iodide and magnesium

c)

ethyl iodide and magnesium

d)

methyl bromide and aluminum bromide

16.

What would be the reactant and reagent used to obtain 2,4-dimethylpemtam-3-ol?

a)

2,2- dimethypropanone and methyl magnesium iodide

b)

propanal and propyl magnesium bromide

c)

2-methylpropanal and isopropyl magnesium iodides

d)

3-methylbutanal and 2-methyl magnesium iodide

17.

Propanone on reaction with alkyl magnesium bromide followed by hydrolysis will produce

a)

secondary alcohol

b)

primary alcohol

c)

carboxylic acid

d)

tertiary alcohol

18.

Identify A,B & C

a)

CH3COOH (CH3)2CHOMgBr CH3CH2OH

b)
c)

CH3COCH3 (CH3)3 COMgBr (CH3)3COH

d)
19.

In the following sequence of reactions.

The compound Q formed will be

a)

phenol

b)

aniline

c)

benzene sulphonic acid

d)

benzaldehyde

20.

Cumene on reaction with oxygen followed by hydrolysis gives

a)

C6H5OCH3 & CH3OH

b)

CH3OH & C6H5COCH3

c)

C6H5OH & (CH3)2O

d)

C6H5OH & CH3COCH3

21.

Which of the following reactions will not yield phenol?

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.

The decreasing order of boiling points of the following alcohols is

a)

2-methylbutan-2-ol>pentan-1-ol>3-methylbutan-2-ol

b)

3-methylbutan-2-ol>2-methylbutan-2-ol > pentan-1-ol

c)

3-methylbutan-2-ol>3-methylbutan-2-ol>pentan-1-ol

d)

pentan-1-ol>3-methylbutan-2-ol>2-methylbutan-2-ol

23.

Which of the following statements is not correctly showing the trend of the properties mentioned?

a)

CH3CH2OH >CH3CH2OH>CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

b)

CH3CH2OH< CH3CH2CH2OH <CH3CH2CH2CH2OH

(boiling point)

c)
d)
24.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of alcohol?

a)

their boiling points rise fairly uniformly with rising molecular weight

b)

lower members have a pleasant smell and burning taste, higher members are colourless and tasteless

c)

they are lighter than water

d)

lower members are insoluble in water and organic solvents but the solubility regularly increases with molecular mass

25.

Phenol is heated with a solution of mixture of KBr & KBrO3. The major product obtained in the above reaction is

a)

3-bromophenol

b)

4-bromophenol

c)

2-bromophenol

d)

2,4,6-tribromoophenol

26.

ortho-nitrophenol is less soluble in water than p- and m-nitrophenols because

a)

melting point of o-nitrophenol is lower than those of m- and p-isomers

b)

o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding

c)

o-nitrophenol is more volatile in steam than those of m- and p-isomers

d)

o-nitrophenol shows intermolecular H-bonding

27.

Unlike phenol 2,4- dinitrophenol is soluble in sodium carbonate solution in water because

a)

presence of two-NO2 groups make the hydrogen bonding easier, making 2,4-dinitrophenol soluble

b)

presence of two-NO2 groups in the ring makes 2,4-dinitrophenol a stronger acid than phenol

c)

nitrogroup reacts with Na2CO3 while-OH group does not

d)

presence pf two-NO2 groups in the ring makes 2,4-dinitrophenol a weaker acid than phenol

28.

For the reaction, C2H5OH +HX → , C2H5X +H2O the order of reactivity is

a)

HI>HBr>HCl

b)

HBr>HCl>HI

c)

HCl>HBr>HI

d)

HI>HCl>HBr

29.

Which of the following is the proper method to prepare n-hexane from n-propyl alcohol?

a)

X-HBr,Y-Na, ether

b)

X-Br2,Y-KMnO4

c)

X-HBr,Y-HCN

d)

X-Br2,Y-CH3CN

30.

Arrange the following alcohols in order of increasing reactivity towards sodium metal

i) (CH3)3C-OH

ii) (CH3)CH-OH

iii) CH3CH2OH

a)

(i)<(ii)<(iii)

b)

(iii)<(i)<(ii)

c)

(iii)<(ii)<(i)

d)

(i)<(ii)<(iii)

31.

Which of the following compounds does not react with NaOH?

a)

CH3CONH2

b)

CH3CH2OH

c)

CH3COOH

d)

C6H5OH

32.

Out of 2-chloroethanol and ethanol which is more acidic and why?

a)

ethanol due to +I effect of CH3

b)

ethanol due to -I effect of CH3

c)

2-chloroethanol due to +I effect of Cl

d)

2-chloroethanol due to -I effect of Cl

33.

The correct sequence of decreasing acidity is

a)

C2H5OH> CH3OH>(CH3)3COH>(CH3)2CHOH

b)

(CH3)2CHOH>(CH3)3COH> C2H5OH> CH3OH

c)

(CH3)3COH>(CH3)2CHOH>C2H5OH>CH3OH

d)

CH3OH> C2H5OH>(CH3)2CHOH>(CH3)3COH

34.

The correct order of strength of acidity of the following compounds is

a)

(i)>(iii)>(i)>(ii)

b)

(i)>(ii)>(iii)>(iv)

c)

(ii)>(i)>(iii)>(iv)

d)

(iv)>(iii)>(ii)>(i)

35.

P-nitrophenol is a stronger acid than phenol while p-cresol is a weaker acid. This can be explained s

a)

-CH3 group increases the electron density on oxygen of O-H group making the release of H+ easier

b)

-CH3 group decreases the electron density on oxygen of O-H group making p-cresol a weaker acid

c)

-NO2 group increases the electron density on oxygen of O-H group making release of H+ easier

d)

-NO2 group decreases electron density on oxygen of O-H group making p-nitrophenol a stronger acid

36.

Order of esterification of alcohols is

a)

1°>2°>3°

b)

3°>1°>2°

c)

2°>3°>1°

d)

none of these

37.

n-propyl alcohol and iso propyl alcohol can be chemically distinguished by which reagent?

a)

PCl5

b)

K2Cr2O7/H2SO4

c)

H2/Ni

d)

O3/Zn.H2O

38.

Which of the following alcohols reacts most readily with lucas reagent?

a)
b)

CH3CH2CH2OH

c)
d)
39.

Tertiary butyl alcohol gives tertiary butyl chloride in treatment with

a)

KCN

b)

Cl2

c)

conc. HCl/anhydrous ZnCl2

d)

NaOCl

40.

R-OH+HX→RX+H2O

In the above reaction the reactivity of alcohols is

a)

tertiary>secondary>primary

b)

secondary>primary> tertiary

c)

tertiary<secondary<primary

d)

tertiary>primary>secondary

41.

Consider the following reaction sequences,

a)

CH3CH=CHCH3,CH3CH2CH2OH

b)

CH3CH2CH2CH3, CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3

c)

CH3CH=CH2,CH3CH(OH)CH3

d)

CH3CH2CH=CH2,CH3CH2CH2OH

42.

Which of the following alcohols will give the most stable carbocation during dehydration?

a)

2-methyl-1-propanal

b)

1-butanol

c)

2-butanol

d)

2-methyl-2-propanol

43.

In the reaction X is

a)

CH3C≡CH

b)

(CH3)2CHCH2CH3

c)

(CH3)2C=CHCH3

d)

CH3-CH2-C=CH2

|

CH3

44.

Acid catalyst dehydration of t-butanol is faster than that of n-butanol because

a)

t-butanol has a higher boiling point

b)

tertiary carbocation is more stable than primary carbocation

c)

rearrangement takes place during dehydration of t-butanol

d)

primary carbocation is more stable than tertiary carbocation

45.

Dehydration of the following in increasing order is

a)

II<III<IV<I

b)

I<III<IV<II

c)

I<II<III<IV

d)

none of these

46.

An alcohol X when treated with hot conc.H2SO4 gave an alkene Y with formula C4H8. This alkene on ozonolysis gives single product with molecular formula C2H4O. The alcohol is

a)

butan-2-ol

b)

butan-1-ol

c)

2,2-dimethylbutan-1-ol

d)

2-methyl-propan-1-ol

47.

The major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 2-methylcyclohexanol and butan-1-ol are respectively

a)

2-methylcyclohexene and but-2-ene

b)

2-methylcyclohexene and butene

c)

1-methylcyclohexane and but-1-ene

d)

1-methylcyclohexene and but-2-ene

48.

Which of the following alcohols is dehydrated most easily with conc. H2SO4?

a)

p-CH3CC6H4CH(OH)CH3

b)

p-ClC6H4CH(OH)CH3

c)

C6H5CH(OH)CH3

d)

p-O2NC6H4CH(OH)CH3

49.

In the following reactions

the major products A & C are respectively

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

An alcohol X on heating with concentrated H2SO4 gives an alkene Y which can show geometrical isomerism. The alcohol X is

a)

(CH3)3C(OH)

b)

(CH3)2C(OH)CH(CH3)2

c)

(CH3)2C(OH)CH2CH3

d)

CH3CH2CH(OH)H3

51.

A compound X with the molecular formula C3H8O can be oxidized to another compound Y whose molecular formula C3H6O2. The compound X may be

a)

CH3CH2OCH3

b)

CH3CH2CH2CHO

c)

CH3CHOHCH3

d)

CH3CH2CHO

52.

The best reagent to convert pent-3-en-2-ol into pent-3-en-2-one is

a)

acidic dichromate

b)

pyridinium chlorochromate

c)

chromic anhydride in glacial acetic acid

d)

acidic permanganate

53.

The most suitable reagent for the conversion of RCH2OH→ RCHO is

a)

CrO3

b)

PCC

c)

K2Cr2O7

d)

KMnO4

54.

In the following reaction sequence, Z is

a)

butan-2-ol

b)

1,1-dimethylethanol

c)

2-methylpropan-2-ol

d)

butan-1-ol

55.

Conversion of ethyl alcohol into acetaldehyde is an e.g. Of

a)

oxidation

b)

molecular rearrangement

c)

hydrolysis

d)

reduction

56.

Vapour of an alcohol X when passed over hot reduced copper produce an akene, the alcohol is

a)

secondary alcohol

b)

tertiary alcohol

c)

primary alcohol

d)

dihydric alcohol

57.

Which of the following is not true in case of reaction with heated copper at 300℃?

a)

primary alcohol→aldehyde

b)

Secondary alcohol→ketone

c)

tertiary alcohol→olefin

d)

phenol→benzyl alcohol

58.

What happens when tertiary butyl alcohol is passed over heated copper at 300℃?

a)

1-butene is formed

b)

secondary butyl alcohol is formed

c)

2-methylpropene is formed

d)

butanal is formed

59.

Which of the following reagents cannot be used to oxidise primary alcohols to aldehydes?

a)

KMnO4 in acidic medium

b)

CrO3 in anhydrous medium

c)

heat in the presence of Cu at 573K.

d)

Pyridinium chlorochromate

60.

Which of the following compounds will be most easily attacked by an electrophile?

a)
b)
c)
d)
61.

Conversion of phenol to salicylic acid and to salicylaldehyde is known as (respectively)

a)

Williamson’s synthesis & hydroboration-oxidation

b)

Kolbe’s reaction and Williamson’s synthesis

c)

Reimer-Tiemann reaction & Kolbe’s reaction

d)

Kolbe’s reaction& Reimer-Tiemann reaction

62.

Picric acid is a yellow coloured compound. It is chemical name is

a)

2,4,6-trinitrophenol

b)

p-nitrophenol

c)

m-nitrobenzoic acid

d)

2,4,6-tribromophenol

63.

Phenol when treated with excess of bromine water gives a white precipitate of

a)

p-bromophenol

b)

2,4,6-tribromophenol

c)

bromobenzene

d)

o-bromophenol

64.

Which of the following compounds will give tribromo derivative on treatment with bromine water?

a)
b)
c)
d)
65.

The major product obtained on interaction of phenol with sodium hydroxide and carbon dioxide is

a)

salicylaldehyde

b)

phthalic acid

c)

benzoic acid

d)

salicylic acid

66.

The reaction between phenol & chloroform in the presence of aqueous NaOH is

a)

electrophilic substitution reaction

b)

nuclephilic substitution reaction

c)

nucleophilic addition reaction

d)

electrophilic addition reaction

67.

Out of benzene and phenol, phenol is more easily nitrated because

a)

presence of -OH group in phenol decreases the electron density at ortho and para-position

b)

phenol is more reactive than benzene due to -R effect

c)

presence of -OH group in phenol increases the electron density at ortho and para-position

d)

nitration being electrophilic substitution requires less density at ortho and para-position

68.

In the given reactions, X & Y are respectively,

a)

p-bromophenol and salicylaldehyde

b)

bromobenzene & acetophenone

c)

o & p-bromophenol& salicylaldehyde

d)

o-bromophenol & benzoic acid

69.

Identify the final product of the reaction sequence

a)

diphenyl

b)

methyl salicylate

c)

benzophenone

d)

acetophenone

70.

Benzoquinone is prepared by reaction of phenol with

a)

KMnO4, H2SO4

b)

K2MnO4, H2SO4

c)

Na2Cr2O7, H2SO4

d)

Na2CrO4, HCl

71.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a)

tertiary alcohol is more acidic than primary alcohol

b)

the reaction of methyl magnesium iodide with acetone followed by hydrolysis gives secondary butanol

c)

tertiary butyl alcohol gives turbidity fastest with lucas reagent

d)

primary alcohols are dehydrated easily than secondary and tertiary alcohols

72.

P-cresol reacts with chloroform in alkaine medium to give the compound A which adds hydrogen cyanide to form the compound B. The latter on acidic hydrolysis gives chiral carboxylic acid. The structure of the carboxylic acid is

a)
b)
c)
d)
73.

A primary alcohol, C3H8O(A)on heating with sulphuric acid undergo dehydration to give an alkene B.B when reacted with HCl gave C, which on treatment with aqueous KOH gives compound D(C3H8O) A & D are

a)

chain isomers

b)

position isomers

c)

functional isomers

d)

stereoisomers

74.

Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.

a)

(A)(ii),(B)(iii),(C)(iv),(D)(i)

b)

(A)(iii),(B)(iv),(C)(i),(D)(ii)

c)

(A)(i),(B)(iii),(C)(ii),(D)(iv)

d)

(A)(iv),(B)(i),(C)(ii),(D)(iii)

75.

Consider the following reaction

The product Z is

a)

benzoic acid

b)

toluene

c)

benzaldehyde

d)

benzene

76.

Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.

a)

(A)(iii),(B)(iv),(C)(i),(D)(ii)

b)

(A)(iv),(B)(iii),(C)(ii),(D)(i)

c)

(A)(i),(B)(ii),(C)(iii),(D)(iv)

d)

(A)(ii),(B)(iii),(C)(iv),(D)(i)

77.

Methyl alcohol is industrially prepared by the action of

a)

CO+H2

b)

CH3COCH3

c)

CH3COOH

d)

C2H5OH

78.

Which of the following statements is not correct about methanol?

a)

it can be prepared by reduction of formaldehyde with LiAlH4

b)

it is used for drinking purposes

c)

it is miscible with water in all proportions.

d)

it is highly poisonous compound

79.

The enzyme which can catalyst the conversion of glucose to ethanol is

a)

zymase

b)

diastase

c)

invertase

d)

maltase

80.

An organic compound A containing C,H & O has a pleasant odour with boiling point of 78℃. On is produced which decolourles bromine water and alkaline KMnO4. The organic liquid A is

a)

C2H5Cl

b)

C2H5OH

c)

C2H5COOCH3

d)

C2H6

81.

An equimolar quantities of ethanol & propanol is heated with con.H2SO4. The product formed is/are

a)

C3H7OC3H7

b)

C2H5OC3H7

c)

C2H5OC2H5

d)

all of these

82.

Which of the following alcohols gives the best yield of dialkyl ether on being heated with a trace of sulphuric acid?

a)

2-methyl-2-butanol

b)

1-pentanol

c)

2-pentanol

d)

2-propanol

83.

Ether is obtained from ethyl alcohol in presence of H2SO4 at

a)

443K

b)

213K

c)

113K

d)

413K

84.

Ethers are prepared by the reaction of sodium alkoxide and alkyl halides. Which of the following reagents should be taken to prepare methyl tert-butyl ether?

a)

CH3Br+NaO(CH3)3

b)

(CH3)2C-Br+NaOCH2CH3

c)

(CH3)3C-Br+NaOCH3

d)

CH3CH2Br+NaOC(CH3)2

85.

Identify X,Y & Z in the following sequence of reactions

a)

CH3CH=CH2 CH3CH2CH2Br CH3CH2OCH2CH3

b)

CH3CH=CH2 CH3CH2CH2Br CH3CH2CH2OCH3

c)

CH3CH=CH2 CH3CH(Br)CH2Br CH3CH(OH)CH3

d)

CH3CH=CH2 CH3CH(Br)CH3 CH3CH2OCH2CH3

86.

Ethers have lower boiling points than their corresponding isomeric alcohols because of

a)

hydrogen bonding in ethers due to high polarity

b)

hydrogen bonding in alcohols that is absent in ether due to low polarity

c)

insolubility of ethers in water due to less polarity

d)

inertness of ethers as compared to alcohols

87.

Correct order of boiling points among the following is CH3(CH2)3CH3, C2H5OC2H5, CH3(CH2)3OH

a)

Z>X>Y

b)

Z>Y>X

c)

Y>X>Z

d)

X>Y>Z

88.

Diethyl ether when refluxed with excess of HI gives two molecules of _____(i)____ . Ethers can be more commonly prepared by reaction of ____(ii)____ & ____(iii)___

The method is called _____(iv)______. (i),(ii),(iii)& (iv) respectively are

a)

ethanol, alcohol. Alkyl halide, substitution

b)

ethyl iodide, phenol, ethyl iodide, esterification

c)

ethyl iodide , sodium alkoxide, alkyl halide , Williamson’s synthesis

d)

methyl iodide, Grignard’s reagent, alkyl halide, Williamson’s synthesis

89.

Compound C2H6O has two isomers X & Y . On the reaction with HI, X gives alkyl halide and water while Y gives alkyl iodide and alcohol. Compounds X & Y are respectively

a)

C2H5OH & CH3OCH3

b)

C2H5OC2H5 & CH3OC2H5

c)

CH3OH & CH3OCH3

d)

CH3OCH3 & C2H5OCH3

90.

Which of the following are the product shown by the reaction of methoxyethane with HI?

a)

CH3I+H2O

b)

C2H5OH+H2O

c)

C2H5I+CH3OH

d)

C2H5OH+CH3I

91.

Monochlorination of toluene in sunlight followed by hydrolysis with aq. NaOH yields

a)

m-cresol

b)

o-cresol

c)

2,4-dihydroxytoulene

d)

benzyl alcohol

92.

How many alcohols with molecular formula C4H10O are chiral in nature?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

1

d)

3

93.

What is the correct order of reactivity of alcohols in the following reaction?

a)

3°>2°>1°

b)

1°>2°>3°

c)

1°<2°>3°

d)

3°>1°>2°

94.

CH3CH2OH can be converted into CH3CHO by

a)

treatment with LiAlH4

b)

catalytic hydrogenation

c)

treatment with KMnO4

d)

treatment with pyridinium chlorochromate

95.

The process of converting alkyl halides into alcohols involves

a)

substitution reaction

b)

rearrangement reaction

c)

addition reaction

d)

dehydrohalogenation reaction

96.

Anisole on reaction with chloromethane in presence of anhydrous AlCl3 gives

a)

p-methyl anisole & p-methoxy anisole

b)

o-methoxy acetophenone & p-methoxy acetophenone

c)

o-methyl anisole & p-methoxy anisole

d)

o-methyl anisole & p-methyl anisole

97.

Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.

a)

(A)(ii),(B)(iii),(C)(iv),(D)(i)

b)

(A)(iv),(B)(i),(C)(ii),(D)(iii)

c)

(A)(i),(B)(iii),(C)(ii),(D)(iv)

d)

(A)(iv),(B)(ii),(C)(iii),(D)(i)

98.

Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.

a)

(A)(ii),(B)(iii),(C)(iv),(D)(i)

b)

(A)(iii),(B)(i),(C)(ii),(D)(iv)

c)

(A)(iv),(B)(i),(C)(ii),(D)(iii)

d)

(A)(i),(B)(iii),(C)(ii),(D)(iv)

99.

Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.

a)

(A)(vi),(B)(v),(C)(ii),(D)(iv),(E)→(i),(F)→(iii)

b)

(A)(ii),(B)(iv),(C)(i),(D)(iii),(E)→(v),(F)→(vi)

c)

(A)(v),(B)(ii),(C)(iv),(D)(vi),(E)→(iii),(F)→(i)

d)

(A)(iv),(B)(i),(C)(vi),(D)(v),(E)→(iii),(F)→(ii)

100.

Boiling point of ethyl alcohol is greater than ether due to

a)

London forces

b)

hydrogen bonding

c)

Van der waals force

d)

Polarity