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1
MediumMCQ
In which compound is the hydrogen bonding the strongest in its liquid phase?
A
$HF$
B
$HI$
C
$CH_4$
D
$PH_3$

Solution

(A) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a highly electronegative element $(F, O, N)$ is covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom $(H)$.
Among the given options,fluorine $(F)$ is the most electronegative element.
Due to the high electronegativity and small size of the fluorine atom,the $H-F$ bond is highly polar,leading to the strongest hydrogen bonding in the liquid phase compared to other compounds.
2
DifficultMCQ
The bond angle between $H-O-H$ in ice is closest to
A
$109^o 28'$
B
$60^o$
C
$90^o$
D
$105^o$

Solution

(A) In ice,water molecules form a three-dimensional hydrogen-bonded network.
Each oxygen atom is $sp^3$ hybridized,which would ideally give a bond angle of $109^o 28'$.
However,due to the presence of two lone pairs on the oxygen atom and the specific arrangement in the crystal lattice,the bond angle is slightly distorted.
The $H-O-H$ bond angle in ice is approximately $109^o$,which is very close to the tetrahedral angle of $109^o 28'$.
3
EasyMCQ
Which of the following bonds is responsible for the maximum value of hydrogen bonding?
A
$O-H$
B
$N-H$
C
$S-H$
D
$F-H$

Solution

(D) The strength of a hydrogen bond depends on the electronegativity difference between the hydrogen atom and the atom it is bonded to.
Greater electronegativity difference leads to higher polarity of the bond,resulting in stronger hydrogen bonding.
Electronegativity values are: $F (4.0) > O (3.5) > N (3.0) > S (2.5)$.
Therefore,the $F-H$ bond exhibits the maximum hydrogen bonding strength due to the highest electronegativity difference between $F$ and $H$.
4
EasyMCQ
In which of the following is hydrogen bonding present?
A
$H_2$
B
Ice
C
Sulphur
D
Hydrocarbon

Solution

(B) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $F$,$O$,or $N$.
In $Ice$ ($H_2O$ in solid state),each oxygen atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms via covalent bonds and to two other hydrogen atoms via hydrogen bonds,forming a cage-like structure.
Therefore,the correct option is $(B)$.
5
EasyMCQ
Which of the following has the highest boiling point?
A
$HI$
B
$HF$
C
$HBr$
D
$HCl$

Solution

(B) The correct answer is $(B)$.
$HF$ has the highest boiling point among the given hydrogen halides.
This is due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding in $HF$ molecules,which is absent in $HCl$,$HBr$,and $HI$.
6
EasyMCQ
Which of the following compounds contains a hydrogen bond?
A
$HF$
B
$HCl$
C
$HBr$
D
$HI$

Solution

(A) hydrogen bond is formed when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as $F$,$O$,or $N$.
In the given options,$F$ is the most electronegative element.
Therefore,$HF$ molecules exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonding due to the large electronegativity difference between $H$ and $F$.
7
EasyMCQ
Contrary to other hydrogen halides,hydrogen fluoride is a liquid because
A
Size of $F$ atom is small
B
$HF$ is a weak acid
C
$HF$ molecules are hydrogen bonded
D
Fluorine is highly reactive

Solution

(C) $HF$ exhibits strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding due to the high electronegativity and small size of the fluorine atom.
This strong interaction results in a higher boiling point compared to other hydrogen halides ($HCl$,$HBr$,$HI$),which only exhibit weak van der Waals forces.
Consequently,$HF$ exists as a liquid at room temperature,while other hydrogen halides are gases.
8
EasyMCQ
The reason for the exceptionally high boiling point of water is
A
Its high specific heat
B
Its high dielectric constant
C
Low ionization of water molecules
D
Hydrogen bonding in the molecules of water

Solution

(D) The exceptionally high boiling point of water is due to the presence of strong intermolecular $ \text{Hydrogen bonding} $ between $ H_2O $ molecules. This requires more energy to break the bonds,thereby increasing the boiling point.
9
MediumMCQ
Which concept best explains that $o-$nitrophenol is more volatile than $p-$nitrophenol?
A
Resonance
B
Hyperconjugation
C
Hydrogen bonding
D
Steric hindrance

Solution

(C) $o-$Nitrophenol exhibits intramolecular hydrogen bonding,which reduces its intermolecular attraction.
$p-$Nitrophenol exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding,leading to association of molecules and a higher boiling point.
Therefore,$o-$nitrophenol is more volatile than $p-$nitrophenol due to the difference in the type of hydrogen bonding.
10
MediumMCQ
Which contains the strongest $H$-bond?
A
$O-H.....S$
B
$S-H.....O$
C
$F-H.....F$
D
$O-H.....O$

Solution

(C) The strongest hydrogen bond is found in hydrogen fluoride $(HF)$.
The strength of a hydrogen bond is directly proportional to the electronegativity of the atom involved in the bond.
Since fluorine $(F)$ has the highest electronegativity among the given elements $(F, O, S)$,the $H-F.....F$ bond is the strongest.
11
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds can form hydrogen bonds?
A
$CH_4$
B
$NaCl$
C
$CHCl_3$
D
$H_2O$

Solution

(D) The correct option is $(D)$.
Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as $F$,$O$,or $N$.
In $H_2O$,the hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative oxygen atom,allowing it to form intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
$CH_4$ and $CHCl_3$ do not have hydrogen bonded to $F$,$O$,or $N$,and $NaCl$ is an ionic compound held by electrostatic forces.
12
EasyMCQ
Water has high heat of vaporisation due to
A
Covalent bonding
B
$H$-bonding
C
Ionic bonding
D
None of the above

Solution

(B) Hydrogen bonding is a strong intermolecular force present in water molecules.
This force requires additional energy to overcome during the phase transition from liquid to gas,which results in a high heat of vaporisation.
13
MediumMCQ
In which of the following compounds does hydrogen bonding occur?
A
$SiH_4$
B
$LiH$
C
$HI$
D
$NH_3$

Solution

(D) Hydrogen bonding occurs when hydrogen is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $N$,$O$,or $F$.
In $NH_3$,the nitrogen atom is highly electronegative,allowing it to form hydrogen bonds.
Therefore,the correct option is $(d)$.
14
MediumMCQ
Which among the following compounds does not show hydrogen bonding?
A
Chloroform
B
Ethyl alcohol
C
Acetic acid
D
Ethyl ether

Solution

(D) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $F$,$O$,or $N$.
In $C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5$ (Ethyl ether),the hydrogen atoms are bonded to carbon atoms,which are not sufficiently electronegative to create the necessary partial positive charge on $H$.
Therefore,ethyl ether does not exhibit hydrogen bonding.
15
MediumMCQ
Acetic acid exists as a dimer in benzene due to
A
Condensation reaction
B
Hydrogen bonding
C
Presence of carboxyl group
D
Presence of hydrogen atom at $\alpha-$ carbon

Solution

(B) Benzene is a non-polar solvent,while acetic acid is a polar molecule.
In benzene,two molecules of acetic acid form intermolecular $H$-bonds,which leads to the formation of a dimer.
16
MediumMCQ
Which one among the following does not have the hydrogen bond?
A
Phenol
B
Liquid $NH_3$
C
Water
D
Liquid $HCl$

Solution

(D) Hydrogen bonding occurs in compounds where $H$ is covalently bonded to highly electronegative atoms like $F$,$O$,or $N$.
In $Phenol$ $(C_6H_5OH)$,$H$ is bonded to $O$.
In $Liquid \ NH_3$,$H$ is bonded to $N$.
In $Water$ $(H_2O)$,$H$ is bonded to $O$.
In $Liquid \ HCl$,$Cl$ is not sufficiently electronegative to support hydrogen bonding,and there is no $N$,$O$,or $F$ present.
Therefore,$Liquid \ HCl$ does not form hydrogen bonds.
17
MediumMCQ
$HCl$ is a gas but $HF$ is a low boiling liquid. This is because
A
$H-F$ bond is strong
B
$H-F$ bond is weak
C
Molecules aggregate because of hydrogen bonding
D
$HF$ is a weak acid

Solution

(C) $HF$ is a liquid at room temperature while $HCl$ is a gas. This is due to extensive $H$-bonding in $HF$ which increases its boiling point.
18
EasyMCQ
The relatively high boiling point of $HF$ is due to
A
Hydrogen bonding
B
Covalent bonding
C
Unshared electron pair on $F$
D
Being a halogen acid

Solution

(A) The boiling point of a substance depends on the strength of intermolecular forces.
In $HF$,the fluorine atom is highly electronegative,which creates a strong dipole moment.
This leads to the formation of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds between $HF$ molecules.
These strong hydrogen bonds require more energy to break,resulting in a relatively high boiling point compared to other hydrogen halides.
19
EasyMCQ
Water is liquid due to
A
Hydrogen bonding
B
Covalent bond
C
Ionic bond
D
Van der Waals forces

Solution

(A) The correct answer is $(A)$.
Water molecules exhibit strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
This interaction causes the molecules to associate with each other,resulting in water existing in the liquid state at room temperature.
20
MediumMCQ
The maximum possible number of hydrogen bonds in which an $H_2O$ molecule can participate is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) An $H_2O$ molecule has two hydrogen atoms attached to an oxygen atom through covalent bonds.
Each hydrogen atom can form one hydrogen bond with the lone pair of an oxygen atom of a neighboring $H_2O$ molecule.
The oxygen atom has two lone pairs,each of which can accept a hydrogen bond from a hydrogen atom of a neighboring $H_2O$ molecule.
Therefore,an $H_2O$ molecule can participate in a total of $4$ hydrogen bonds ($2$ as a donor and $2$ as an acceptor).
21
MediumMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is maximum in
A
Ethanol
B
Diethyl ether
C
Ethyl chloride
D
Triethyl amine

Solution

(A) Hydrogen bonding is maximum in ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$.
Hydrogen bonding occurs when an $H$ atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $N, O,$ or $F$.
In ethanol,the $H$ atom is bonded to an oxygen atom,which is highly electronegative,allowing for strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
In triethylamine $((C_2H_5)_3N)$,although $N$ is electronegative,there is no $H$ atom directly attached to the nitrogen atom,so it cannot form hydrogen bonds with itself.
Diethyl ether and ethyl chloride do not have an $H$ atom attached to $N, O,$ or $F$,so they do not exhibit hydrogen bonding.
22
MediumMCQ
The hydrogen bond is strongest in
A
Water
B
Ammonia
C
Hydrogen fluoride
D
Acetic acid

Solution

(C) The strength of a hydrogen bond depends on the electronegativity of the atom to which the hydrogen atom is bonded.
Since fluorine $(F)$ is the most electronegative element,the $H-F$ bond is highly polar,resulting in the strongest hydrogen bonding in $HF$ compared to $H_2O$,$NH_3$,or acetic acid.
23
MediumMCQ
The difference in the $B.P.$ of $H_2O$ $(100 \ ^oC)$ and $H_2S$ $(-42 \ ^oC)$ is explained by:
A
Vander Waal's forces
B
Covalent bond
C
Hydrogen bond
D
Ionic bond

Solution

(C) The boiling point of $H_2O$ is significantly higher than that of $H_2S$ because $H_2O$ molecules exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonding,whereas $H_2S$ molecules do not form hydrogen bonds due to the lower electronegativity of sulfur compared to oxygen.
24
MediumMCQ
The strength of a hydrogen bond is intermediate between which of the following?
A
Van der Waals and covalent
B
Ionic and covalent
C
Ionic and metallic
D
Metallic and covalent

Solution

(A) Van der Waals forces are weak intermolecular forces of attraction that exist between molecules.
Hydrogen bonds are stronger than Van der Waals forces but weaker than covalent bonds.
The general order of bond strength is: $Ionic \ bond > Covalent \ bond > Hydrogen \ bond > Van \ der \ Waals \ forces$.
Therefore,the strength of a hydrogen bond is intermediate between Van der Waals forces and covalent bonds.
25
MediumMCQ
In which of the following compounds is an intramolecular hydrogen bond present?
A
Ethyl alcohol
B
Water
C
Salicylaldehyde
D
Hydrogen sulphide

Solution

(C) Intramolecular hydrogen bonding occurs within a single molecule when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like $O, N,$ or $F$) and is simultaneously attracted to another electronegative atom present in the same molecule.
In $Salicylaldehyde$,the hydroxyl group $(-OH)$ is ortho to the aldehyde group $(-CHO)$. The hydrogen atom of the $-OH$ group forms a hydrogen bond with the oxygen atom of the carbonyl group $(-C=O)$ within the same molecule,resulting in a stable six-membered ring structure.
26
MediumMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is formed in compounds containing hydrogen and
A
Highly electronegative atoms
B
Highly electropositive atoms
C
Metal atoms with $d-$orbitals occupied
D
Metalloids

Solution

(A) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom (such as $F$,$O$,or $N$) that also possesses a small atomic radius.
This creates a strong dipole,allowing the hydrogen atom to interact with the lone pair of another electronegative atom.
27
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds in liquid state does not have hydrogen bonding?
A
$H_2O$
B
$C_6H_6$
C
$NH_3$
D
$HF$

Solution

(B) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $F$,$O$,or $N$.
$1$. $H_2O$ contains $O-H$ bonds,allowing for intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
$2$. $NH_3$ contains $N-H$ bonds,allowing for intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
$3$. $HF$ contains $H-F$ bonds,allowing for intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
$4$. $C_6H_6$ (benzene) consists of $C-H$ and $C-C$ bonds. Since carbon is not sufficiently electronegative to polarize the $C-H$ bond for hydrogen bonding,$C_6H_6$ does not exhibit hydrogen bonding in the liquid state.
28
MediumMCQ
Compounds showing hydrogen bonding among $HF, NH_3, H_2S$ and $PH_3$ are
A
Only $HF, NH_3$ and $PH_3$
B
All the four
C
Only $NH_3, H_2S$ and $PH_3$
D
Only $HF$ and $NH_3$

Solution

(D) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $N, O,$ or $F$.
In $HF$,$H$ is bonded to $F$,which is highly electronegative,allowing for hydrogen bonding.
In $NH_3$,$H$ is bonded to $N$,which is also highly electronegative,allowing for hydrogen bonding.
In $H_2S$ and $PH_3$,the central atoms ($S$ and $P$) are not sufficiently electronegative to support hydrogen bonding.
Therefore,only $HF$ and $NH_3$ exhibit hydrogen bonding.
29
MediumMCQ
Ethanol and dimethyl ether form a pair of functional isomers. The boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of dimethyl ether due to the presence of:
A
Hydrogen bonding in ethanol
B
Hydrogen bonding in dimethyl ether
C
$CH_3$ group in ethanol
D
$CH_3$ group in dimethyl ether

Solution

(A) The correct answer is $(A)$.
Ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$ contains an $-OH$ group,which allows for intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Dimethyl ether $(CH_3OCH_3)$ lacks an $-OH$ group and cannot form hydrogen bonds.
Due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding in ethanol,more energy is required to overcome these forces,resulting in a higher boiling point compared to dimethyl ether.
30
MediumMCQ
Which of the following hydrogen bonds is the strongest in the vapour phase?
A
$HF \cdots HF$
B
$HF \cdots HCl$
C
$HCl \cdots HCl$
D
$HF \cdots HI$

Solution

(A) The strength of a hydrogen bond depends on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved in the bond.
$F$ is the most electronegative element,followed by $O$ and $N$.
In the given options,the $H-F \cdots H-F$ bond involves the most electronegative atom $(F)$ on both sides,leading to the strongest electrostatic attraction.
Therefore,the $HF \cdots HF$ hydrogen bond is the strongest.
31
EasyMCQ
Which of the following shows hydrogen bonding?
A
$NH_3$
B
$PH_3$
C
$AsH_3$
D
$SbH_3$

Solution

(A) . Hydrogen bonding occurs when hydrogen is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $N$,$O$,or $F$.
In $NH_3$,the large electronegativity difference between nitrogen $(N)$ and hydrogen $(H)$ results in a strong dipole,allowing for the formation of hydrogen bonds.
$PH_3$,$AsH_3$,and $SbH_3$ do not exhibit significant hydrogen bonding due to the lower electronegativity of $P$,$As$,and $Sb$.
32
MediumMCQ
The boiling point of a compound is raised by
A
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding
B
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding
C
Covalent bonding
D
Ionic bonding

Solution

(B) The boiling point of a compound is increased by $Intermolecular \ hydrogen \ bonding$.
This is because $Intermolecular \ hydrogen \ bonding$ leads to the association of molecules,which requires more energy to overcome during the phase transition from liquid to gas.
In contrast,$Intramolecular \ hydrogen \ bonding$ results in the formation of a chelate ring within a single molecule,which reduces the intermolecular forces and often lowers the boiling point.
33
MediumMCQ
The boiling point of water is exceptionally high because
A
Water molecule is linear
B
Water molecule is not linear
C
There is covalent bond between $H$ and $O$
D
Water molecules associate due to hydrogen bonding

Solution

(D) The boiling point of water is exceptionally high due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding between water molecules.
This hydrogen bonding causes the association of water molecules,requiring more energy to break these interactions during the phase change from liquid to gas.
34
EasyMCQ
$NH_3$ has a much higher boiling point than $PH_3$ because
A
$NH_3$ has a larger molecular weight
B
$NH_3$ undergoes umbrella inversion
C
$NH_3$ forms hydrogen bond
D
$NH_3$ contains ionic bonds whereas $PH_3$ contains covalent bonds

Solution

(C) $NH_3$ exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding due to the high electronegativity of nitrogen compared to phosphorus.
This strong intermolecular force requires more energy to overcome,resulting in a higher boiling point compared to $PH_3$,which does not form hydrogen bonds.
35
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds has the highest boiling point?
A
$HCl$
B
$HBr$
C
$H_2SO_4$
D
$HNO_3$

Solution

(C) The boiling point of a compound depends on the strength of intermolecular forces.
$H_2SO_4$ is a viscous,non-volatile liquid at room temperature due to extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
In contrast,$HCl$ and $HBr$ are gases at room temperature,and $HNO_3$ is a volatile liquid.
Therefore,$H_2SO_4$ has the highest boiling point among the given options.
36
MediumMCQ
Hydrogen bond energy is equal to
A
$3-7 \ cals$
B
$30-70 \ cals$
C
$3-10 \ k \ cals$
D
$30-70 \ k \ cals$

Solution

(C) The strength of a hydrogen bond typically ranges from $1$ to $10 \ k \ cal/mol$ ($4$ to $42 \ kJ/mol$).
Among the given options,$3-10 \ k \ cals$ is the most appropriate range for hydrogen bond energy.
It is significantly weaker than covalent or ionic bonds but stronger than van der Waals forces.
37
EasyMCQ
$H_2O$ is a liquid while $H_2S$ is a gas due to:
A
Covalent bonding
B
Molecular attraction
C
$H$-bonding
D
$H$-bonding and molecular attraction

Solution

(C) Due to the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding,water molecules are held together strongly,which causes $H_2O$ to exist in a liquid state at room temperature,whereas $H_2S$ lacks such bonding and exists as a gas.
38
MediumMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is maximum in
A
$C_6H_5OH$
B
$H_2O$
C
$CH_3CH_2OH$
D
$CH_3COCH_3$

Solution

(B) Hydrogen bonding is strongest in $H_2O$ because each water molecule can form up to four hydrogen bonds (two through the lone pairs on oxygen and two through the hydrogen atoms),leading to a highly stable three-dimensional network structure. In contrast,alcohols like $CH_3CH_2OH$ and phenols like $C_6H_5OH$ can form fewer hydrogen bonds per molecule.
39
MediumMCQ
Select the compound from the following which dissolves in water.
A
$CCl_4$
B
$CS_2$
C
$CHCl_3$
D
$C_2H_5OH$

Solution

(D) $C_2H_5OH$ (ethanol) is a polar molecule that contains an $-OH$ group.
It can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds with water molecules,which makes it soluble in water.
In contrast,$CCl_4$,$CS_2$,and $CHCl_3$ are non-polar or weakly polar organic solvents that do not form hydrogen bonds with water and are therefore insoluble.
40
EasyMCQ
When two ice cubes are pressed over each other,they unite to form one block. Which of the following forces is responsible for holding them together?
A
Van der Waals forces
B
Hydrogen bond formation
C
Covalent attraction
D
Dipole-dipole attraction

Solution

(B) When two ice cubes are pressed together,the pressure causes some ice to melt at the interface. Upon releasing the pressure,the water refreezes,and the molecules are held together by intermolecular hydrogen bonds,effectively uniting the two cubes into one.
41
EasyMCQ
Which is the weakest among the following types of bond?
A
Ionic bond
B
Metallic bond
C
Covalent bond
D
Hydrogen bond

Solution

(D) The strength of chemical bonds generally follows the order: $ \text{Ionic bond} > \text{Covalent bond} > \text{Metallic bond} > \text{Hydrogen bond} $.
Hydrogen bonding is an intermolecular force of attraction,which is significantly weaker than the primary intramolecular bonds like ionic,covalent,or metallic bonds.
Therefore,the correct option is $ (d) $.
42
EasyMCQ
Hydrogen bond is not present in
A
Water
B
Glycerol
C
Hydrogen fluoride
D
Hydrogen sulphide

Solution

(D) hydrogen bond is the electrostatic attraction between polar groups that occurs when a hydrogen $(H)$ atom bound to a highly electronegative atom such as nitrogen $(N)$,oxygen $(O)$,or fluorine $(F)$ experiences attraction to some other nearby highly electronegative atom.
In $H_2O$,$H$ is bonded to $O$.
In glycerol $(C_3H_8O_3)$,$H$ is bonded to $O$.
In $HF$,$H$ is bonded to $F$.
In $H_2S$,the electronegativity of sulphur $(S)$ is not high enough to facilitate significant hydrogen bonding.
Therefore,hydrogen bonding is not present in $H_2S$.
43
DifficultMCQ
The strongest intermolecular hydrogen bond is present in which of the following pairs of molecules?
A
$SiH_4$ and $SiF_4$
B
$CH_3COCH_3$ and $CHCl_3$
C
$HCOOH$ and $CH_3COOH$
D
$H_2O$ and $H_2O_2$

Solution

(C) The pair of molecules that forms the strongest intermolecular hydrogen bonds is formic acid $(HCOOH)$ and acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$.
Hydrogen bonding occurs between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom ($N$,$O$,or $F$) and another electronegative atom with a lone pair.
In the case of carboxylic acids like $HCOOH$ and $CH_3COOH$,they form stable cyclic dimers through two intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
These dimers are exceptionally stable due to the resonance-stabilized structure of the carboxylate group,making the hydrogen bonds in these carboxylic acid pairs stronger than those found in $H_2O$ or $H_2O_2$.
44
EasyMCQ
The boiling point of water is exceptionally high because
A
There is a covalent bond between $H$ and $O$
B
The water molecule is linear
C
Water molecules associate due to hydrogen bonding
D
The water molecule is not linear

Solution

(C) The correct answer is $(C)$.
Water molecules exhibit an exceptionally high boiling point due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding,which requires significant energy to break.
45
MediumMCQ
When two ice cubes are pressed over each other,they unite to form one cube. Which of the following forces is responsible for holding them together?
A
Hydrogen bond formation
B
Van der Waals forces
C
Covalent attraction
D
Ionic interaction

Solution

(A) When two ice cubes are pressed together,the pressure causes a thin layer of ice to melt at the interface.
As the pressure is released,the water molecules re-orient and form new hydrogen bonds across the interface,causing the two cubes to unite into one.
Therefore,the force responsible is $A$ Hydrogen bond formation.
46
EasyMCQ
Maximum number of hydrogen bonds in $H_2O$ is
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) single water molecule $(H_2O)$ can participate in a maximum of $4$ hydrogen bonds.
This occurs because the oxygen atom has $2$ lone pairs of electrons that can act as hydrogen bond acceptors,and the $2$ hydrogen atoms can each act as hydrogen bond donors.
47
EasyMCQ
The low density of ice compared to water is due to
A
Induced dipole-induced dipole interactions
B
Dipole-induced dipole interaction
C
Hydrogen bonding interactions
D
Dipole-dipole interactions

Solution

(C) The low density of ice compared to water is due to the open cage-like structure formed by hydrogen bonding interactions,which occupies more volume than liquid water.
48
DifficultMCQ
$KF$ combines with $HF$ to form $KHF_2$. The compound contains the species
A
$K^{+}$,$F^{-}$ and $H^{+}$
B
$K^{+}$,$F^{-}$ and $HF$
C
$K^{+}$ and $[HF_2]^{-}$
D
$[KHF]^{+}$ and $F^{-}$

Solution

(C) The reaction is $KF + HF \to KHF_2$.
$KHF_2$ is an ionic compound consisting of the potassium cation $(K^{+})$ and the hydrogen difluoride anion $([HF_2]^{-})$.
In the solid state and in solution,it dissociates as $KHF_2 \to K^{+} + [HF_2]^{-}$.
Therefore,the correct species present are $K^{+}$ and $[HF_2]^{-}$.

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