Question

Which intermolecular force is most responsible in allowing xenon gas to liquefy?

• A. Dipole - dipole
• B. Instantaneous dipole- induced dipole
• C. Ion - dipole
• D. Ionic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Instantaneous dipole- induced dipole

Instantaneous dipole- induced dipole is the inter-molecular force which is most responsible in allowing xenon gas to liquefy.
Xenon is non polar gas. An instantaneous dipole is created in one Xe molecule which induces dipole in another Xe molecule.