Chemical Bonding Result Question 19

19. Which one among the following does not have the hydrogen bond?

(1983, 1M)

(a) Phenol

(b) Liquid $\mathrm{NH} _3$

(c) Water

(d) $\mathrm{HCl}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 19. ( d )

Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{HCl}$ does not form hydrogen bond. For formation of hydrogen bond, atleast one hydrogen atom must be bonded to one of the three most electronegative atom $\mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}$ and $\mathrm{F}$.