MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryChemical BondingIntermolecular forces

What happens to the London forces, if the number of electrons increases?

A.Increases✓ Correct
B.Decreases
C.No effect
D.Unpredictable
Explanation

Greater the number of electrons, bigger would be the size of the atom. this would mean that dispersion of the electrons would be more frequent and easier. Also, an increase in the number of electrons would mean the presence of a greater charge and hence more force. Therefore the London force increases with the increase in the number of electrons.

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