The Illustration Above Shows a Representation of Formic Acid

question 29

Multiple Choice

The illustration above shows a representation of formic acid. A formic acid molecule ________.

• A) will form hydrogen bonds with water molecules
• B) has a tetrahedral configuration of hybrid electron orbitals for the carbon atom
• C) consists of largely nonpolar covalent bonds
• D) is held together by hydrogen bonds
• E) has a pyramidal shape and will form hydrogen bonds with water molecules

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