Which of the Following Bonds Is Weakest

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bonds is weakest?

• A) between two oxygen atoms within molecular oxygen
• B) between the opposite ions, sodium and chloride
• C) between the oxygen and hydrogens within a water molecule
• D) between two water molecules
• E) between the hydrogens within molecular hydrogen

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