Which Is the Correct Order of Decreasing Bond Strengths

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct order of decreasing bond strengths?

• A) hydrogen bonds, covalent bonds, van der Waals interactions
• B) hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions, covalent bonds
• C) van der Waals interactions, covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds
• D) covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds, van der Waals interactions
• E) hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions

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