Question

Maximum number of $H-bonds$ that can be formed by a water molecule is:

• A. $2$
• B. $3$
• C. $4$
• D. $6$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$4$

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.