The intermolecular forces (IMF) of methoxymethane (CH3OCH3), also known as dimethyl ether, primarily include dipole-dipole interactions and London dispersion forces. The presence of the polar C-O bond creates a permanent dipole, allowing for dipole-dipole interactions. Additionally, the molecule can experience London dispersion forces due to the presence of its carbon and hydrogen atoms. However, it lacks hydrogen bonding since there are no hydrogen atoms directly bonded to highly electronegative atoms like oxygen or nitrogen.
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