in the figure below, two nonpolar molecules are interacting. which interaction would most likely cause these…

in the figure below, two nonpolar molecules are interacting. which interaction would most likely cause these molecules to repel each other?\n○ hydrogen bonding\n○ dipole - dipole interaction\n○ dipole - induced dipole interaction\n○ induced dipole - induced dipole interaction

in the figure below, two nonpolar molecules are interacting. which interaction would most likely cause these molecules to repel each other?\n○ hydrogen bonding\n○ dipole - dipole interaction\n○ dipole - induced dipole interaction\n○ induced dipole - induced dipole interaction

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Hydrogen bonding occurs between polar - molecules with H - bonded to N, O, or F. Dipole - dipole interactions are between polar molecules. Dipole - induced dipole is between a polar and a non - polar molecule. Induced dipole - induced dipole (London dispersion forces) can cause repulsion between non - polar molecules when they get too close due to the temporary fluctuations in electron distribution creating momentary dipoles.

Answer:

induced dipole - induced dipole interaction