What is the correct decreasing order of strength for the following intermolecular forces? I. Ion-dipole, II. Dipole-dipole, III. Ion-induced dipole, IV. London dispersion.

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Correct answer: A. The strength of intermolecular forces strictly follows the order: Ion-dipole (strongest) > Dipole-dipole (Keesom) > Ion-induced dipole > Dipole-induced dipole (Debye) > Instantaneous dipole-induced dipole (London dispersion).

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