Question
Chemistry Question on Hybridisation
The maximum possible number of hydrogen bonds a water molecule can form is
A
2
B
4
C
3
D
1
Answer
4
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is B:4
The water molecule can form a maximum of four hydrogen bonds. There is an interaction of the hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom. The water molecule has two hydrogen atoms that form a hydrogen bond with a nearby oxygen atom.