What are dipole-induced dipole forces? Give their characteristics.

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(N/A) Dipole-induced dipole forces occur when a polar molecule (having a permanent dipole) approaches a non-polar molecule.
The permanent dipole of the polar molecule induces a dipole in the non-polar molecule by distorting its electron cloud. This creates a temporary dipole in the previously non-polar molecule.
Characteristics:
$1$. These forces arise due to the interaction between a permanent dipole and an induced dipole.
$2$. The strength of these forces depends on the strength of the permanent dipole (dipole moment) and the polarizability of the non-polar molecule.
$3$. The interaction energy is proportional to $1/r^6$,where $r$ is the distance between the two molecules.
$4$. These forces are generally weaker than dipole-dipole forces but stronger than London dispersion forces.

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