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Are hydrogen bonds weaker or stronger than the van der Waals forces?

Options

  1. AHydrogen bonds are weaker than van der Waals forces.
  2. BHydrogen bonds are stronger than van der Waals forces.
  3. CHydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces are of similar strength.
  4. DThe strength of hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces varies depending on the specific molecules involved.

Correct answer

B. Hydrogen bonds are stronger than van der Waals forces.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Hydrogen bonds are stronger than van der Waals forces.

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