JEE Main 2016 · 9 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q34

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 34 of 90

Which intermolecular force is most responsible in allowing xenon gas to liquefy ?

Dipole - dipole

Ion - dipole

Instantaneous dipole - induced dipole

Ionic

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Xenon is a non-polar monatomic gas; only London (instantaneous dipole - induced dipole) forces act between its atoms.

JEE Main 2016 · 9 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 34