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OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

What is the strongest intermolecular force that occurs between carbon dioxide molecules? A. Hydrogen bond B. Covalent bond C. London dispersion forces D. Dipole-induced dipole attractions

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

@aaronq

OpenStudy (aaronq):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

I think it's D

OpenStudy (aaronq):

nope, carbon dioxide doesnt have a permanent dipole moment

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

Oh is it A?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

nope. hydrogen bonds are a type of dipole moment, plus there arent any hydrogens :P

OpenStudy (vera_ewing):

So then it must be B?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

nope, it's C

OpenStudy (aaronq):

covalent bonds are only intramolecular

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