Which Bond or Interaction Would Be Most Difficult to Disrupt

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which bond or interaction would be most difficult to disrupt when compounds are put into water?

• A)covalent bond
• B)hydrogen bond
• C)van der Waals interaction
• D)ionic bond

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