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Which of the forces of molecular attraction is the weakest? a double covalent bond b single covalent bond c ionic bond d hydrogen bond?

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d hydrogen bond is the weakest
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Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

A covalent bond is formed by sharing of electrons between the combining atoms. When only one electron is shared between the combining atoms then it is known as a single covalent bond.

On the other hand, sharing of two electrons is known as double covalent bond.

Less energy is required to break a single covalent bond as compared to a double covalent bond, ionic and hydrogen bond.

An ionic bond is formed by transfer of electrons and it occurs between atoms with opposite charges. Therefore, it is a strong bond.

Whereas hydrogen atom attached to another compound will result in the formation of a hydrogen bond.

Thus, we can conclude that in single covalent bond the forces of molecular attraction is the weakest.

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