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Which of the following is not true about London dispersion forces?
  1. They are the weakest intermolecular forces
  2. They arise from temporary dipoles
  3. Dispersion forces are weakest between molecules that are easily polarized
  4. Larger atoms form dipoles easier than smaller atoms, so their dispersion forces are stronger
  5. Molecular shape affects the strength of London Dispersion forces
Explanation
Answer: C. Dispersion forces are the strongest when a molecule is easily polarizable. All other statements are facts about London Dispersion forces.
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