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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question

Question

What are the two major forms of van der Waals forces?
Options
A Dipole-Dipole Interactions (including Hydrogen bonding) and London dispersion forces
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B Ionic bonds and covalent bonds
C Sigma bonds and pi bonds
D Metallic bonds and coordinate bonds
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The two major forms of van der Waals forces are Dipole-Dipole Interactions (including Hydrogen bonding) and London dispersion forces.

Hint

The notes list these two major forms.

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