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QuizMultiple Choice

Intermolecular Forces

Question 9 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which interaction produces dispersive forces by creating temporary dipoles that induce dipoles in other molecules?

Answer
A
dipole-dipole
B
hydrogen bonds
C
dipole-induced dipole
D
induced dipole-induced dipole

Explanation

Dispersive forces arise when electrons shift temporarily, creating an instantaneous dipole that induces a dipole in a nearby molecule. This is an induced dipole-induced dipole interaction, so the correct choice is “induced dipole-induced dipole.” Dipole-induced dipole forces instead begin with a permanent dipole inducing a dipole in another molecule.

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