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QuizMultiple Choice

Intermolecular Forces

Question 10 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which forces involve nonpolar molecules?

Answer
A
hydrogen bonds and London dispersion forces
B
London dispersion forces and dipole-induced dipole forces
C
dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds
D
dipole-induced dipole forces and dipole-dipole forces

Explanation

Nonpolar molecules have no permanent dipole, so they attract one another through London dispersion forces, caused by temporary dipoles. A nonpolar molecule can also experience dipole-induced dipole forces when a nearby polar molecule distorts its electron cloud. Dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds require molecules with permanent dipoles, so choice B is correct.

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