Order the intermolecular forces (dipole-dipole,London dispersion,ionic,and hydrogen-bonding)from weakest to strongest .
A)dipole-dipole,London dispersion,ionic,and hydrogen-bonding
B)London dispersion,dipole-dipole,hydrogen-bonding,and ionic
C)hydrogen-bonding,dipole-dipole,London dispersion,and ionic
D)dipole-dipole,ionic,London dispersion,and hydrogen-bonding
E)London dispersion,ionic,dipole-dipole,and hydrogen-bonding

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London dispersion forces are the weakest intermolecular forces and ionic bonds are the strongest. Hydrogen-bonding is stronger than dipole-dipole forces but weaker than ionic bonds. Therefore, the correct order from weakest to strongest is London dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen-bonding, and ionic. Choice B is the only option that follows this order.

Order the Intermolecular Forces (Dipole-Dipole,London Dispersion,ionic,and Hydrogen-Bonding)from Weakest to Strongest