Which of the following is most likely to have the weakest induced dipole-induced dipole interaction? A)Cl₂ B)Br₂ C)F₂ D)I₂ E)All of the above have the same interactions.

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The strength of induced dipole-induced dipole interaction depends on the polarizability of the molecule, which is a measure of how easily the electron cloud can be distorted. Among the given options, F is the smallest atom and has the least polarizability, therefore it would have the weakest induced dipole-induced dipole interaction.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Have the Weakest