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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question

Question

What results in hydrogen bonding?
Options
A Low electronegativity of hydrogen
B High electronegativity of nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine
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C High atomic mass
D Low boiling points
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Hydrogen bonding results from the high electronegativity of nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine.

Hint

The notes attribute hydrogen bonding to this property.

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