I need help understanding intermolecular forces

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Pd-pd (permanent dipole-permanent dipole) and id-id (induced dipole-induced dipole) bonds are types of intermolecular forces that arise from the polarity of molecules. Permanent dipoles occur in polar molecules, which have a consistent distribution of charge due to differences in electronegativity between atoms. These molecules can engage in pd-pd interactions, where the positive end of one polar molecule attracts the negative end of another. In contrast, id-id interactions occur in nonpolar molecules or in polar molecules without permanent dipoles, where temporary dipoles are induced by nearby polar molecules.To remember molecular shapes like trigonal planar, associating the shape with its electron geometry and the number of bonding pairs can be helpful. Understanding that a permanent dipole indicates a molecule's polarity is crucial, as it determines the types of intermolecular forces it can engage in. For further details on dipoles, the Wikipedia link provides a comprehensive overview.
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I cannot understand what are pd-pd and id-id forces.
I cannot understand what are pd-pd and id-id bonds along with how to identify them. I think this is related to something about polar molecules but I’m just really lost right now.


I also need help on how to remember the names of the different shapes that the compounds form; e.g - Trigonal Planer.
 
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If the molecule has a permanent dipole, it can participate in pd-pd bonds, if it doesn't have the permanent dipole - induced dipoles is the only thing it can count on.
 
Can you please explain what permanent dipoles are?
 

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