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JAMB Chemistry 2011 Question 9

Question 9

Chemical Bonding

The molecular lattice of iodine is held together by

  1. A.dative bond
  2. B.metallic bond
  3. C.hydrogen bond
  4. D.van der Waal's forces
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Answer: D (van der Waal's forces)

Explanation

Each I2 molecule is covalent inside, but the molecules are held to each other only by weak van der Waals forces.