The strength of London forces do not increase with the increase in

Molecular size

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Number of electrons

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Surface area of molecule

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The distance between two interacting particles

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The correct option is D
The distance between two interacting particles

The strength of London forces increases with the increase in molecular size, number of electrons and surface area of molecule. But they are applicable only at short distances (500 pm).

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The strength of London forces do not increase with the increase in

The correct option is D The distance between two interacting particles The strength of London forces increases with the increase in molecular size, number of electrons and surface area of molecule. But they are applicable only at short distances (500 pm).

The correct option is D
The distance between two interacting particles

The strength of London forces increases with the increase in molecular size, number of electrons and surface area of molecule. But they are applicable only at short distances (500 pm).