How Does the Strength of Hydrogen Bonds Compare with Covalent

question 24

Multiple Choice

How does the strength of hydrogen bonds compare with covalent bonds?

• A) Hydrogen bonds are much stronger than covalent bonds.
• B) Hydrogen bonds are much weaker than covalent bonds.
• C) Hydrogen bonds and covalent bonds have similar strengths.
• D) The question cannot be answered without knowing which covalent bonds are being referred to

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