Maximum number of $H - b o n d s$ that can be formed by a water molecule is:

2

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3

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4

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6

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Solution

The correct option is D $4$
In $H_{2} O$ molecule, oxygen has 2 hydrogens attached and 2 lone pairs of electrons, so it has a tendency to form 4 hydrogen bonds.
Conclusion; Hence answer is option c.

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