Typical van der Waals energies are about A) 4-20 kJ mol^-¹. B) 2-4 kJ mol^-¹. C) 200 kJ mol^-¹. D) 500-1000 kJ mol^-¹. E) None of the answers is correct.

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Van der Waals forces are relatively weak intermolecular forces compared to other types of bonding such as covalent or ionic bonds. The typical energy range for van der Waals interactions is about 2-4 kJ/mol, which makes option B correct.

Typical Van Der Waals Energies Are About