Van der Waals interactions may result when ________.
A) hybrid orbitals overlap
B) electrons are not symmetrically distributed in a molecule
C) molecules held by ionic bonds react with water
D) two polar covalent bonds react
E) a hydrogen atom loses an electron

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Van der Waals interactions result when electrons are not symmetrically distributed in a molecule, leading to temporary charge imbalances that induce weak attractions between neighboring molecules. This phenomenon is also known as London dispersion forces. Hybrid orbitals, ionic bonds, polar covalent bonds, and hydrogen atom electron loss do not directly result in Van der Waals interactions.

Van Der Waals Interactions May Result When ________