Question

. The boiling points of the halogens increase in the order F2 < Cl2 < Br2 < I2 due to the resulting increasing ____ interactions. a. ion-dipole b. hydrogen-bonding c. ion-ion d. dispersion forces e. permanent dipole-dipole

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer is D, dispersion forces.

Explanation:

Dispersion forces are weak inter-molecular forces based on the creation of temporary dipoles in neutral molecules. They are regarded as the weakest inter-molecular forces.