Indicate all the types of intermolecular forces of attraction in He(l).
A) Dispersion and Dipole-dipole
B) Dipole-dipole and Ionic
C) Ion-dipole and Hydrogen bonding
D) Hydrogen bonding and Dispersion
E) Dispersion

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He(l) is a nonpolar molecule, therefore the only type of intermolecular force of attraction that can exist between He atoms is dispersion (or London) forces. There are no permanent dipoles, hydrogen bonds or ion-dipole interactions in He(l).

Indicate All the Types of Intermolecular Forces of Attraction in He(l)