Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding exists in
A
o- nitrophenol
B
o- chlorophenol
C
water
D
ammonium chloride
Answer
o- nitrophenol
Explanation
Solution
Intramolecular H−bonding is present in ortho-nitrophenol. This compound contains a hydroxyl group (OH) and a nitro group (-NO2). The hydrogen in the hydroxyl group can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.
So, the correct option is (A): o-nitrophenol