Which interaction(s) exist(s) between ClF₃ molecules?
I. London forces.
II. ion-dipole forces
III. dipole-dipole attractions
IV. Hydrogen bonding

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ClF₃ molecules are nonpolar, so they only have London dispersion forces. Dipole-dipole attractions and hydrogen bonding require polar molecules, which ClF₃ molecules lack. Therefore, the only interaction between ClF₃ molecules is London forces, making option B (I and III) the best choice.

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