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Which molecule does not exhibit dipole-dipole forces.
SO2, ICl, H2O, CH4.

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An explanation of dipole-dipole forces is given. Electronegativities of different atoms are given in the solution for further studies of dipole-dipole forces with alternative molecules.

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CH4 is the only molecule that is symmetrical and symmetrical molecules do not exhibit an overall diploe moment even if there is ...

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