Question

Which of the following compound exhibits Hydrogen bonding?

$C{H}_{3}OH$ and $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}N$

• A. $C{H}_{3}OH$
• B. $(C{H}_3{)}_{3}N$
• C. Both
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is A $C{H}_{3}OH$

A hydrogen bond is the electrostatic attraction between polar groups that occurs when a hydrogen $\left(H\right)$ atom bound to a highly electronegative atom such as nitrogen $\left(N\right)$, oxygen $\left(O\right)$ or fluorine $\left(F\right)$ experiences attraction to some other nearby highly electronegative atom.

Since in $C{H}_{3}OH$, hydrogen is attached to electronegative nitrogen, hence, Hydrogen bonding exists in $C{H}_{3}OH$.