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What is the strongest intermolecular force present in SO2? (EN Values: S = 2.5; O = 3.5). Please explain!

Ion-Dipole force
Hydrogen-Bond
Dipole-Dipole force
Dispersion forces (London dispersion)
Covalent Bond

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Answer:

Dipole-Dipole force

Step-by-step explanation:

Dipole - Dipole force -

These are the force of attraction , that occurs between two dipole , i.e. ,a species with two poles , hence , the attraction between the delta positive charge of first species with the delta negative charge of the second species , arises to a dipole - dipole force of attraction.

Hence, from the question,

SO₂ , is a polar compound , where O is more electronegative in comparison to S , thus , O attains a delta negative charge and S attains a delta positive charge and therefore , generates a dipole , and interacts with the dipole of the second molecule of SO₂ , arising a dipole - dipole force of attraction .

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