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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

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What are the types of van der Waals forces?
Options
A Ionic and covalent
B Dipole-Dipole Interaction and London Dispersion Forces
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C Sigma and pi bonds
D Metallic and hydrogen bonds
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Van der Waals forces include (a) Dipole-Dipole Interaction occurring between polar molecules, and (b) London Dispersion Forces present in all molecules due to temporary dipoles.

Hint

The notes list these two types.

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