Dipole-induced dipole interactions are present in which of the following pairs
- HCl and He atoms
- SiF4 and He atoms
- H2O and alcohol
- Cl2 and CCl4
Answer
(1) HCl and He atoms
Solution
As per NCERT, dipole–induced dipole forces act between a polar molecule (permanent dipole) and a non-polar atom or molecule.
HCl is polar and He is non-polar ⇒ dipole–induced dipole interaction.
SiF4 and He: both non-polar ⇒ only dispersion forces.
H2O and alcohol: both polar ⇒ dipole–dipole (hydrogen bonding).
Cl2 and CCl4: both non-polar ⇒ only dispersion forces.
Answer: (1)