COMEDK2012ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which of the following noble gases has the highest van der Waals' force of attraction?
Options
- AAr
- BNe
- CXe
- DHe
Correct answer
C. Xe
Step-by-step solution
van der Waals' force of attraction increase with increase in atomic mass. On going down the group atomic mass increases. Xe has the highest van der Waals' force of attraction.