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Which type of intermolecular forces are the strongest in CH_3Cl?

A. Hydrogen bonding
B. Dipole-dipole interactions
C. Dispersion forces
D. Ionic bonding

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Final answer:

Dipole-dipole interactions are the strongest intermolecular forces in CH₃Cl.

Step-by-step explanation:

The strongest intermolecular forces in CH₃Cl are dipole-dipole interactions. Dipole-dipole forces arise from the electrostatic interactions between the positive and negative ends of polar molecules. CH₃Cl is a polar molecule because the chlorine atom is more electronegative than the carbon and hydrogen atoms, resulting in an unequal distribution of electrons and a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on the chlorine atom.

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