Arrange the following in increasing order of intermolecular force of attraction :
oil, water and benzene

benzene> water> oil

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water > oil > benzene

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oil > water > benzene

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Solution

The correct option is B oil > water > benzene
Oils are non-polar but have induced dipole forces of interaction which increases the strength of the intermolecular forces. Whereas water consists of H-bonding which is weaker than induced dipole interactions. Lastly, benzene consists of dispersion forces which are further weaker than both of them.

Hence, benzene < water < oil.

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Arrange the following in increasing order of intermolecular force of attraction :oil, water and benzene

Arrange the following in increasing order of intermolecular force of attraction :
oil, water and benzene