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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following ranges best represents the strength of a hydrogen bond?
Options
A 5-10 kcals
Correct Answer
B 60-80 kcals
C 80-100 kcals
D 100-120 kcals
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrogen bonds are relatively strong intermolecular forces, but they are much weaker than covalent bonds. Their bond strength typically falls in the range of 5-10 kcal/mol.

Hint

Compare the strength of hydrogen bonds to covalent bonds.

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