What inter-molecular forces are present in gaseous hydrogen?
a. Hydrogen bonds
b. Covalent bonds
c. Dipole-dipole attractions
d. Temporary dipole forces
please explain why. thank you.
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- pisgahchemistLv 76 years agoFavorite Answer
Hydrogen gas in its natural state consists of molecules of H2, where two hydrogen atoms are bound together by a 100% covalent bond.
The H2 molecules are attracted to each other by London dispersion forces. London dispersion forces result from the formation of temporary dipoles.
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