Which term is given to the intermolecular force which results from random movement of electrons in molecules?
A
Dipole-dipole attraction
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B
Hydrogen bonding
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C
Van der Waals forces
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D
Covalent bond
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Solution
The correct option is C Van der Waals forces Vander waals force is given term to the intermolecular force which result from random movent of electrons.
Vander waals force are weak, short-range electrostatic attractive force between molecules arising from interaction of transient electric dipole moments.