(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of Chemistry

Consider a sample of acetic acid (CH3COOH), an organic compound that has a molecule containing a carboxyl functional group (-COOH) and covalent bonds between the atoms of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Analyzing the intermolecular forces present in acetic acid is crucial to understand its volatility and solubility in different solvents. Based on your knowledge of intermolecular bonds, explain the predominant type of intermolecular force that occurs between acetic acid molecules in the liquid state, justifying your answer based on the structures of the molecules and the properties of intermolecular forces. Additionally, discuss how this intermolecular force influences the boiling temperature of acetic acid compared to substances that have other predominant intermolecular forces, such as hydrocarbons with similar chains but without the carboxyl group.