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Best description of forces/ mechanisms that stabilize the interaction between a hydrophobic protein binding pocket and a hydrophobic ligand

This is a more theoretical or definition question that is related to the terms "hydrophobic effect", "hydrophilic interaction", and "van der Waals' forces" (and others I ...
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Should there be a better explanation on Van Der Waals force? [duplicate]

The explanation on how Van der Waals force forms is this: Van der Waals forces consist of induced, temporary dipoles between neighbouring molecules. These are caused by constantly shifting electron ...
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Are spontaneous/induced dipoles the same as van der Waals forces?

I am puzzled by the names of dipoles. What is the difference among permanent dipoles, spontaneous dipoles, van der Waals forces, and intermolecular forces? Does "The intermolecular force" ...
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