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Intermolecular Forces

Question 11 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

A mixture of chlorine gas (Cl2) and fluorine gas (F2):

Answer
A
hydrogen bonding
B
dipole–dipole interactions
C
dipole-induced dipole interactions
D
London dispersion forces

Explanation

Cl₂ and F₂ are made of identical atoms, so neither molecule has a permanent dipole. They also cannot form hydrogen bonds. Their electron clouds can shift momentarily, creating temporary dipoles that induce dipoles in nearby molecules; these attractions are London dispersion forces, choice D.

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