JEE Main 2016 — States of Matter Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online)
Question
Which intermolecular force is most responsible in allowing xenon gas to liquefy?
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Correct answer
ALondon forces
Step-by-step explanation
London dispersion Force (LDF), also known as london forces, or instantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces, is the weakest Vander-waal's force which arises in non-polar molecules due to temporary rearrangement of electrons.
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