Which of the Following Groups of Interactions is in the Correct

Question

Which of the following groups of interactions is in the correct order by INCREASING strength?
A)ionic,hydrogen bond,van der Waals,covalent single bond
B)hydrogen bond,van der Waals,ionic,covalent single bond
C)van der Waals,ionic,hydrogen bond,covalent single bond
D)covalent single bond,van der Waals,ionic,hydrogen bond

Accepted Answer

The strength of the interactions listed in the answer choices increases from left to right. Covalent bonds are the strongest of the four interactions listed, followed by ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds, and then van der Waals interactions. Therefore, the correct order of increasing strength is van der Waals, ionic, hydrogen bond, and covalent single bond, which is listed in choice C.