As pure molecular solids,which of the following exhibit only induced dipole/induced dipole forces: CO₂,CH₂Cl₂,and SO₂? A) CO₂ only B) CH₂Cl₂ only C) SO₂ only D) CO₂ and CH₂Cl₂ E) CO₂ and SO₂

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CO₂ is a nonpolar molecule and exhibits only induced dipole/induced dipole (London dispersion) forces. CH₂Cl₂ and SO₂ are polar molecules and exhibit dipole-dipole interactions in addition to London dispersion forces.

As Pure Molecular Solids,which of the Following Exhibit Only Induced