Which kind of intermolecular force attracts the stearate ion to the oil drop? a. Debye (induced dipole) forcesb. hydrogen bondingc. dipole-dipoled. dispersion forces

d. dispersion forces

Explanation:

Dispersion forces -

It is a very weak type of interaction observed between two atoms, when the electrons of the respective atoms attain a position where they form temporary dipoles, is referred to as dispersion forces.

These are the temporary force of attraction.

These force of attraction are also referred to as induced dipole-induced dipole attraction.

These force of attraction are possible when the electrons are unsymmetrically distributed thereby induces positive and negative poles.

Similarly,

Stearate ion and oil drop have dispersion force between them.