Question

Question 11

In which of the following substances will hydrogen bond be strongest?

(a) HCl

(b) $H_{2}O$

(c) HI

(d)$H_{2}S$

Answer 1

Answer: (b) $H_{2}O$

HCl, HI, and $H_{2}S$ do not form H-bonds. Only $H_{2}O$ forms hydrogen bonds. One $H_{2}O$ molecule forms four H-bonding.