Question

$C{l}_{2}O$ is a yellowish-red gas at room temperature. The strongest intermolecular forces present in $C{l}_{2}O$ are:

• A. dipole-dipole forces
• B. landon forces
• C. hydrogen bonds
• D. covalent bonds

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

dipole-dipole forces

The strongest intermolecular forces present in $C{l}_{2}O$ are dipole-dipole forces. This is due to the difference in the electronegativity of $Cl$ and $O$. The molecule is polar and forms dipole.