Hydrophobic interactions between nonpolar molecules
A)result from the tendency of water to maximize contact with nonpolar molecules.
B)are the result of strong attractions between nonpolar molecules.
C)are the result of strong repulsion between water and nonpolar molecules.
D)depend on strong permanent dipoles in the nonpolar molecules.
E)require the presence of surrounding water molecules.

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Hydrophobic interactions occur because nonpolar molecules aggregate to minimize their exposure to water, which is energetically favorable. This requires the presence of surrounding water molecules to drive the nonpolar molecules together.

Hydrophobic Interactions Between Nonpolar Molecules