Arrange the following types of interactions in order of increasing stability (covalent, van der Waals' force, hydrogen bonding).

Hydrogen bonding < covalent < van der Waals' force

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Covalent < hydrogen bonding < van der Waals' force

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Hydrogen < Van der Waals' force < covalent bonding

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Van der Waals' force < hydrogen bonding < covalent

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Solution

The correct option is C Van der Waals' force < hydrogen bonding < covalent
The hydrogen bond (5 to 30 kJ/mole) is stronger than a van der Waals interaction, but weaker than covalent or ionic bonds. Stability order of bond is given by Van der Waals' force < hydrogen bonding < covalent

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