Question

An example of Secondary bond is:

• A. Covalent bond
• B. Metallic bond
• C. Vander Waals bond
• D. Ionic bond

Hint:

Remember: Primary bonds (like covalent, ionic, and metallic) are strong chemical bonds, whereas secondary bonds (like Van der Waals) are weaker intermolecular forces.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Secondary bonds are weaker interactions compared to primary bonds (covalent, ionic, and metallic).
These include Van der Waals forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
Van der Waals bonds arise due to induced dipole interactions between neutral atoms or molecules and are responsible for holding together molecules in many soft materials.
Unlike covalent, ionic, or metallic bonds, which involve electron sharing or transfer, secondary bonds are purely physical interactions and are much weaker.