Which of the following is the weakest form of interatomic attraction?
A)a chemical bond
B)an ion-dipole interaction
C)a dipole-dipole interaction
D)a dipole-induced dipole interaction
E)an induced dipole-induced dipole interaction

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An induced dipole-induced dipole interaction (also known as London dispersion forces) is the weakest form of interatomic attraction. It arises due to fluctuations in electron density in one molecule that induces a similar fluctuation in the electron density of a nearby molecule, resulting in a temporary dipole that causes attraction between the two molecules. This interaction is weaker than all the other options listed.

Which of the Following Is the Weakest Form of Interatomic