Question

Which of the following compounds will exhibit hydrogen bonding?

• A. \( \text{CH}_4 \)
• B. \( \text{NH}_3 \)
• C. \( \text{H}_2 \text{O}_2 \)
• D. \( \text{CO}_2 \)

Hint:

Hydrogen bonding occurs when hydrogen is bonded to elements like N, O, or F, which are highly electronegative.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Hydrogen bonding takes place when hydrogen is covalently linked to highly electronegative atoms like nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), or fluorine (F). Considering the provided compounds, only \( \text{NH}_3 \) (ammonia) contains hydrogen directly bonded to nitrogen, a highly electronegative element.Consequently, \( \text{NH}_3 \) displays hydrogen bonding.