Which of the Following Molecules Is Expected to Form Hydrogen

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules is expected to form hydrogen bonds in the pure liquid or solid phase: ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) ,acetic acid (CH₃CO₂H) ,acetaldehyde (CH₃CHO) ,and dimethyl ether (CH₃OCH₃) ?

• A) ethanol only
• B) acetaldehyde only
• C) ethanol and acetic acid
• D) acetaldehyde and dimethyl ether
• E) ethanol and dimethyl ether

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