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Which consequence results when significant bond polarity exists in molecular oxygen?

A)Increased bond dissociation energy
B)Induced dipole-dipole attractions
C)Enhanced triple bond character
D)Reduced intermolecular vibrational coupling

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Significant bond polarity in diatomic oxygen encourages relatively strong induced dipole-dipole attractions between nonpolar molecules via London dispersion forces; therefore, increasing intermolecular forces occurs, rather than enhanced bond strength because of electronegativity differences like in hydrogen fluoride.

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