Multiple choice

Which of the following forces are due to the electrostatic interactions of permanent dipoles in molecules?

  1. Debye (induced dipole) force

  2. Dipole-dipole interactions

  3. Keesom interactions

  4. Hydrogen bonding

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dipole-dipole interactions are electrostatic interactions of permanent dipoles in molecules. These interactions tend to align the molecules to increase the attraction (reducing potential energy).