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Which forces are very significant in non-polar molecules like Cl2, H2and noble gases?

Correct answer: D. Spontaneous-induced dipole

  • A. Dipole-Dipole
  • B. Induced dipole
  • C. Dipole-induced dipole
  • D. Spontaneous-induced dipole

Explanation

This cumulative dipole-induced dipole (London forces) interaction creates attractive forces. The forces of attraction present among non-polar molecules like helium, neon, argon, chlorine, and methane need special attention because, under normal conditions, such molecules don't have dipoles.

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