Question

Pair of figures I, II, III represent the situation, when two atoms $A$ and $B$ are in close vicinity to each other.


Which type of interaction is present between atom $A$ and atom $B$ as shown in the above pair of figures?

• A. London forces
• B. van der Waals' forces
• C. dipole-dipole forces
• D. dipole-induced dipole forces

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The given pair of figures represents London or dispersion forces between the molecules.