Which intermolecular force is caused by an instantaneous dipole generated by close contact with other atoms or molecules?
A)ion-ion forces
B)ion-dipole forces
C)hydrogen bonding
D)dipole-dipole forces
E)dispersion forces

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The force described in the question is known as dispersion or London forces, which occur due to the temporary attraction between the instantaneous dipole generated in one molecule and the induced dipole in another molecule in close contact.

Which Intermolecular Force Is Caused by an Instantaneous Dipole Generated