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Which pairs of compounds will form the strongest hydrogen bonds with each other?

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C2H5OH and CH3OCH3
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HOCH2CH2OH and H2O
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HOCH2CH2OH and CH3OH
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CH3OCH3 and H2O
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Solution

The correct option is D HOCH2CH2OH and CH3OH
HOCH2CH2OH and CH3OH will form the strongest hydrogen bonds with each other.
A hydrogen bond is formed when a H atom is attached to electronegative N,O or F atom.
In alcohols, oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen atom as well as alkyl group produces polarity in OH bond.
Hence, the option (C) is the correct answer.

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