Consider the following pairwise interactions in aqueous solution at room temperature: I

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Problem

Consider the following pairwise interactions in aqueous solution at room temperature: I.

\text{Na}^+

ion with the oxygen end of an

\mathrm{H_2O}

molecule II. Hydrogen bond between two

\mathrm{NH_3}

molecules III. London dispersion attraction between two molecules of

\mathrm{C_6H_{14}}

(hexane) Rank these three interactions from weakest to strongest and justify your ranking in one or two concise sentences.