KCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
The maximum number of hydrogen bonds that a molecule of water can have is
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) 4
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Detailed explanation
One water molecule is joined to four water molecules - two with H-atoms and other two with O-atoms. Thus, the maximum number of hydrogen bonds that a molecule of water can have is four as shown below :
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