Question

What type of inter molecular force is present between magnesium chloride and water?

Options

• Dipole-induced dipole interaction

• Dipole-dipole interaction

• Hydrogen bonding

• Ion-dipole interaction

Answer 1

Ion-dipole interaction

Explanation:

Between magnesium chloride and water, there is an ion-dipole interaction. This contact is caused by polar water molecules interacting with a magnesium ion. The water molecule's oxygen atom contains a tiny negative charge, which attracts the positively charged magnesium ion. These are substantially weaker forces than covalent or ionic bonding.