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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is the strongest interaction?
Options
A a covalent bond
Correct Answer
B dipole-dipole interactions
C hydrogen bonding
D van der Waals
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Covalent bonds are intramolecular forces that involve sharing of electrons and are much stronger (typically 50-100 kcal/mol) than intermolecular forces like dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonds (5-10 kcal/mol), and van der Waals forces (<5 kcal/mol).

Hint

Which type of bond is intramolecular?

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