Arrange the following substances in the increasing order of intermolecular force of attraction.
Sugar, Air, Oil.

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Solution

Sugar is an example of a solid, Air is an example of gas, and oil is an example of a liquid.
The molecules of a solid are closely packed together. Thus, the intermolecular force is the strongest in solids.
The molecules of a liquid are not closely packed. Thus, the intermolecular force is slightly weaker.
The molecules of a gas are loosely packed. Thus, the intermolecular force is the weakest.
Hence, The increasing order of intermolecular force of attraction between the given particles of sugar, air, and oil is $A i r < O i l < S u g a r .$

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