Question

what type or types of intermolecular forces exist or exists in the molecule below? f2
fluorine (f₂)
london dispersion forces only
dipole dipole only
h bonding only
london dispersion forces, dipole dipole, & h bonding
dipole dipole, & h bonding
london dispersion forces & dipole dipole
ionic bonding only
london dispersion forces & ionic bonding
none of these

Explanation:

Fluorine ($F_2$) is a non - polar molecule as it consists of two identical fluorine atoms, so there is no electronegativity difference between the atoms. London Dispersion forces are present in all molecules due to temporary dipoles caused by the motion of electrons. Since it is non - polar, there are no dipole - dipole forces. Also, for hydrogen bonding to occur, a hydrogen atom must be bonded to a highly electronegative atom (N, O, F), which is not the case here. And $F_2$ is a covalent molecule, not an ionic one, so there is no ionic bonding.

Answer:

A. London Dispersion forces only