Problem: Which of the intermolecular forces is the most important contributor to the high surface tension shown by water? A) hydrogen bonding B) dipole-dipole forces C) dispersion forces D) ion-dipole forces

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Which of the intermolecular forces is the most important contributor to the high surface tension shown by water?

A) hydrogen bonding

B) dipole-dipole forces

C) dispersion forces

D) ion-dipole forces

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