Van der Waals interactions can be interrupted if

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Van der Waals interactions depend on the distance between two molecules. If they are too far apart, the interactions are weak or negligible. If they are too close, proton repulsion and electron repulsion become dominant, leading to the interruption of Van der Waals interactions. Therefore, Van der Waals interactions can be interrupted if two molecules are too close or too far apart. Choice A is incorrect because Van der Waals interactions are weak at long distances but not necessarily absent. Choice B is incorrect because Van der Waals interactions are stronger at close distances but can also be interrupted if the distance is too close. Choice C is incorrect because hydrogen bonds can coexist with Van der Waals interactions and do not necessarily interrupt them.

Van Der Waals Interactions Can Be Interrupted If