Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 6 - Section 6.8 - Attractive Forces in Compounds - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 206: 6.114b

Answer

The major force is hydrogen bonding.

Work Step by Step

H$_2$O is capable of Hydrogen bonding. Hydrogen bonding is dominant compared to dipole-dipole interactions and London dispersion.
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