The strongest intermolecular force present in carbon monoxide (CO) is dipole-dipole interactions. CO is a polar molecule due to the difference in electronegativity between carbon and oxygen, resulting in a permanent dipole. While London dispersion forces are also present, dipole-dipole interactions dominate because of the molecule's polarity. Additionally, CO can form hydrogen bonds when interacting with molecules that have hydrogen bonded to highly electronegative atoms, but this is less common.
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