Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrogen Bonding
Hydrogen bond is strongest in
A
S−H⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅O
B
O−H⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅S
C
F−H⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅F
D
O−H⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅N
Answer
F−H⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅F
Explanation
Solution
Hydrogen bonding is strongest in F−H...F because of the higher electronegativity of the fluorine atom.