We have been learning about types of bonds and intermolecular forces along with their distinctive strengths. Ionic and covalent bonds will be stronger than any type of intermolecular forces, whether it be London Dispersion, Ion-Dipole, or Hydrogen Bonding.
Recently, scientists have discovered a way to break to of the strongest bonds in chemistry. They have severed the bonds in dinitrogen and carbon monoxide. "We discovered a method to combine two simple diatomic molecules with very strong bonds: N2 and CO, to make new organic fragments such as oxamide, which is an important slow-release fertiliser," Paul Chirik from Cornell Uni. told Chemistry World. Furthermore, the use of Hafnocene is a important part to the process because it reduces the the triple bond in N2 to a single bond. When this is complete CO is added which breaks the single N-N bond and forms new C-N bonds. From this process different organic compounds can be made.
Posted by Samir Gupta
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