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How many H-bonds are formed by each $$H_{2}O$$ molecule and how many water molecules are attached to each water molecule and in what direction ?

Solution

Each $$H_{2}O$$ molecule forms four H-bonds, two with O-atom and two with H-atoms. Further, each $$H_{2}O$$ molecule is linked to four $$H_{2}O$$ molecules through H-bonds tetrahedrally.

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