Elemental iodine (I₂)is a solid at room temperature.What is the major attractive force that exists among different I₂ molecules in the solid? A)London dispersion forces B)dipole-dipole interactions C)ionic-dipole interactions D)covalent-ionic interactions E)dipole-dipole attractions

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Elemental iodine (I2) is a nonpolar molecule, which means it does not have a permanent dipole moment. Therefore, the major attractive force among molecules is London dispersion forces, which is due to the temporary dipoles induced in one molecule that attract the neighboring molecules.

Elemental Iodine (I2)is a Solid at Room Temperature

Elemental Iodine (I₂)is a Solid at Room Temperature