In Which of the Following Molecules Is Hydrogen Bonding Likely

question 15

Multiple Choice

In which of the following molecules is hydrogen bonding likely to be the most significant component of the total intermolecular forces?

• A) C₅H₁₁OH
• B) CO₂
• C) CH₃OH
• D) CH₄
• E) C₆H₁₃NH₂

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