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Question: The maximum number of hydrogen bonds formed by a water molecule in ice is...

The maximum number of hydrogen bonds formed by a water molecule in ice is

A

4

B

1

C

2

D

3

Answer

4

Explanation

Solution

: In liquid state, water molecules form two

hydrogen bonds while in solid state (ice), it contains four H – bonds due to spatial arrangement of molecules to form an open cage like structure.