Which of the following sets of conditions favors maximum solubility of solute in solvent?
A)The intermolecular forces between solute and solvent molecules are much weaker than the intermolecular forces between solute molecules,but much stronger than the intermolecular forces between solvent molecules.
B)The intermolecular forces between solute and solvent molecules are much stronger than the intermolecular forces between solute molecules or the intermolecular forces between solvent molecules.
C)The intermolecular forces between solute and solvent molecules are much stronger than the intermolecular forces between solvent molecules,but much weaker than the intermolecular forces between solute molecules.
D)The intermolecular forces between solute and solvent molecules are much stronger than the intermolecular forces between solute molecules,but much weaker than the intermolecular forces between solvent molecules.
E)The intermolecular forces between solute and solvent molecules are much weaker than the intermolecular forces between solute molecules or the intermolecular forces between solvent molecules.

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The maximum solubility of a solute in a solvent is favored when the intermolecular forces between solute and solvent molecules are much stronger than those between solute molecules alone or solvent molecules alone. This ensures that the solute molecules are effectively pulled into the solvent, overcoming their own intermolecular attractions and dispersing evenly throughout the solvent.

Which of the Following Sets of Conditions Favors Maximum Solubility