Question Detail
Question
Which of the following pairs of compounds will not form hydrogen bonds with each other?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Ethers (CH3OCH3 and CH3CH2OCH2CH3) have no O-H or N-H bonds, so they cannot form hydrogen bonds with each other (they only have lone pairs but no hydrogen bond donors). The other pairs have O-H, S-H, or O-H bonds and can hydrogen bond.
Hint
What functional group is required for hydrogen bond donors?