Question

Identify the correct option that refers to 'Van der waals forces'.

• A. Intermolecular forces.
• B. Intramolecular forces.
• C. Atomic forces.
• D. Molecular forces.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Intermolecular forces.

Van der Waals forces is a general term used to define the attraction of intermolecular forces between molecules. They include attraction and repulsions between atoms, molecules, and surfaces, as well as other intermolecular forces. They differ from covalent and ionic bonding in that they are caused by correlations in the fluctuating polarizations of nearby particles