Question

The maximum number of molecules that one water molecule can hold through hydrogen bonding is:

• A. $2$
• B. $4$
• C. $6$
• D. $8$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $4$

The maximum number of molecules that one water molecule can hold through hydrogen bonding is 4 because the two hydrogen atoms of water can form two hydrogen bonds and the two lone pairs on oxygen can also form two hydrogen bonds.