Single Choice

Strongest hydrogen bond is present in:

AAmmonia
BWater
CHydrogen fluoride
Correct Answer
DEthyl alcohol

Solution

Strength of hydrogen bond depends on the electronegativity of the atom with which hydrogen atom is attached.


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