The nature of inter-molecular forces among benzene molecule is:

hydrogen bonding

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dispersion forces

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dipole-dipole attraction

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ion-dipole attraction

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Solution

The correct option is D dispersion forces
Benzene molecules are non polar. The net dipole moment is zero (options $C$ and $D$ are not possible). Also, there is no polar hydrogen present (option $A$ is not possible). So, $B$ is the correct answer.

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