What Is the Strongest Type of Intermolecular Force Present in Cl₂

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the strongest type of intermolecular force present in Cl₂?

• A)ion-dipole
• B)dipole-dipole
• C)dispersion
• D)hydrogen bonding
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

A notation that shows the type and number of atoms in a molecule but not their structural arrangement.

1-Hexyne

A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a triple bond in its structure, part of the alkyne group, used in organic synthesis.

Condensed Structural Formula

A method of describing the elements or molecules that comprise a compound and the way in which they are bonded to each other, using lines for bonds and showing minimal detail.

Triple Bond

A type of chemical linkage where two atoms share three pairs of electrons, resulting in a bond that is shorter and stronger than those involving only one or two pairs of electrons.