Question

23 mark for review the attractions between the ccl₄ molecules that hold the molecules together in the solid state are best identified as a polar covalent bonds b nonpolar covalent bonds c intermolecular attractions resulting from temporary dipoles d intermolecular attractions resulting from permanent dipoles solid carbon tetrachloride, ccl₄(s), is represented by the diagram above.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the $CCl_4$ molecule structure

$CCl_4$ has a tetrahedral geometry. The electronegativity difference between $C$ and $Cl$ is not zero, but due to the symmetric tetrahedral shape, the bond - dipoles cancel out, making the molecule non - polar.

Step2: Identify the type of intermolecular forces

Since $CCl_4$ is a non - polar molecule, the intermolecular forces between $CCl_4$ molecules are London dispersion forces, which are intermolecular attractions resulting from temporary dipoles.

Answer:

C. intermolecular attractions resulting from temporary dipoles