Question

Which of the following statements concerning the attraction of ions to polar molecules is/are CORRECT?
1/ The energy of attraction between an ion and a polar molecule is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the center of the ion and the oppositely charged pole of the dipole.
2/ The higher the ion charge, the stronger the attraction between the ion and a polar molecule.
3/ The greater the magnitude of the dipole, the greater the attraction between the ion and a polar molecule.
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.3 only
D.2 and 3
E.1, 2, and 3

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