Identify the major attractive force in HF molecules. A) London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)

B) dipole-dipole interactions

C) hydrogen bonding

D) ionic bonding

E) polar covalent bonds

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Macie Gillespie

21 October, 10:50

Identify the major attractive force in HF molecules. A) London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)

B) dipole-dipole interactions

C) hydrogen bonding

D) ionic bonding

E) polar covalent bonds

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Augustus Holder · Answer 1

C) hydrogen bonding

Explanation:

All atoms and molecules have London Dispersion Forces between them, but they are usually overshadowed but the much stronger forces. In this scenario the major attractive force in HF molecules are hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen bonds are electrostatic forces of attraction found when Hydrogen is bonded to a more electronegative atom such as Oxygen, Chlorine and Fluorine.

Identify the major attractive force in HF molecules. A) London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)B) dipole-dipole interactionsC) hydrogen bondingD) ionic bondingE) polar covalent bonds

Identify the major attractive force in HF molecules. A) London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)

B) dipole-dipole interactions

C) hydrogen bonding

D) ionic bonding

E) polar covalent bonds