Dipole-dipole interactions are generally weaker than dispersion forces.

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Dipole-dipole interactions are generally stronger than dispersion forces because they involve the attraction between the positive end of one polar molecule and the negative end of another, whereas dispersion forces are weaker, temporary attractions that occur between all molecules, polar or nonpolar, due to momentary fluctuations in electron distribution.

Dipole-Dipole Interactions Are Generally Weaker Than Dispersion Forces