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51
MediumMCQ
Orthophosphoric acid $(H_3PO_4)$ exhibits high viscosity due to:
A
Hydrogen bonding
B
Phosphorus group
C
Maximum oxygen group
D
Tribasicity

Solution

(A) Orthophosphoric acid $(H_3PO_4)$ exhibits high viscosity due to extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Each molecule of $H_3PO_4$ can form multiple hydrogen bonds with neighboring molecules,leading to a highly associated structure.
52
MediumMCQ
At room temperature $H_2O$ is a liquid while $H_2S$ is a gas. The reason is
A
Electronegativity of $O$ is greater than $S$
B
Difference in the bond angles of both the molecules
C
Association takes place in $H_2O$ due to $H$-bonding while no $H$-bonding in $H_2S$
D
$O$ and $S$ belong to different periods

Solution

(C) $H_2O$ molecules are associated through intermolecular hydrogen bonding due to the high electronegativity and small size of the oxygen atom.
In contrast,$H_2S$ does not exhibit hydrogen bonding because sulfur has low electronegativity and a larger atomic size,resulting in weaker intermolecular forces (van der Waals forces) and making it a gas at room temperature.
53
MediumMCQ
Amongst $H_2O$,$H_2S$,$H_2Se$ and $H_2Te$,the one with the highest boiling point is:
A
$H_2O$ because of hydrogen bonding
B
$H_2Te$ because of higher molecular weight
C
$H_2S$ because of hydrogen bonding
D
$H_2Se$ because of lower molecular weight

Solution

(A) The boiling points of hydrides of group $16$ elements follow the order: $H_2O > H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S$.
$H_2O$ has an anomalously high boiling point due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding,which is absent in the other hydrides of this group.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
54
MediumMCQ
Which one of the halogen acids is a liquid at room temperature?
A
$HF$
B
$HCl$
C
$HBr$
D
$HI$

Solution

(A) $HF$ is a liquid at room temperature due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding,whereas other hydrogen halides exist as gases.
55
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
The molecules aggregate because of hydrogen bonding in $HF$
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.
56
EasyMCQ
Hydrogen bonding does not play any role in the boiling of
A
$NH_3$
B
$H_2O$
C
$HI$
D
$C_2H_5OH$

Solution

(C) . Hydrogen bonding is absent in $HI$ because iodine is not sufficiently electronegative to form a hydrogen bond.
In contrast,hydrogen bonding is present in $NH_3$,$H_2O$,and $C_2H_5OH$ due to the presence of highly electronegative atoms like $N$,$O$,or $F$ bonded to hydrogen.
57
EasyMCQ
Which of the following has the highest molar heat of vaporisation?
A
$HF$
B
$HCl$
C
$HBr$
D
$HI$

Solution

(D) The molar heat of vaporisation depends on the strength of intermolecular forces.
In $HF$,hydrogen bonding is present.
In $HCl$,$HBr$,and $HI$,only London dispersion forces (a type of Van der Waals force) are present.
As the size of the halogen atom increases from $Cl$ to $I$,the polarisability and the strength of Van der Waals forces increase.
Therefore,$HI$ has the strongest intermolecular forces among the hydrogen halides ($HCl$,$HBr$,$HI$),leading to the highest molar heat of vaporisation.
Note: While $HF$ has hydrogen bonding,the magnitude of the Van der Waals forces in $HI$ due to its large size and high polarisability results in a higher molar heat of vaporisation compared to $HF$.
58
EasyMCQ
Which of the following hydrogen halides has the highest boiling point?
A
$HF$
B
$HCl$
C
$HBr$
D
$HI$

Solution

(A) The boiling point of hydrogen halides depends on the strength of intermolecular forces.
In $HF$,the molecules are associated due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
This results in a significantly higher boiling point compared to $HCl$,$HBr$,and $HI$,where only weak van der Waals forces exist.
Therefore,$HF$ has the highest boiling point.
59
EasyMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is present in
A
$HF$
B
$HCl$
C
$HBr$
D
$HI$

Solution

(A) Hydrogen bonding occurs when hydrogen 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,$HF$ exhibits strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding,whereas $HCl$,$HBr$,and $HI$ do not show significant hydrogen bonding due to the lower electronegativity of $Cl$,$Br$,and $I$.
60
MediumMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is maximum in
A
$C_2H_5OH$
B
$CH_3-O-CH_3$
C
$(CH_3)_2C=O$
D
$CH_3CHO$

Solution

(A) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $F$,$O$,or $N$.
Among the given options,$C_2H_5OH$ (ethanol) contains an $-OH$ group where $H$ is directly bonded to an oxygen atom,which is highly electronegative.
In $CH_3-O-CH_3$ (dimethyl ether),$(CH_3)_2C=O$ (acetone),and $CH_3CHO$ (acetaldehyde),there is no $H$ atom directly bonded to an $O$ or $N$ atom,so they cannot form intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
Therefore,hydrogen bonding is maximum in $C_2H_5OH$.
61
EasyMCQ
Which of the following has the maximum vapour pressure?
A
$HI$
B
$HBr$
C
$HCl$
D
$HF$

Solution

(C) The vapour pressure of a substance is inversely proportional to its boiling point.
Lower boiling point implies higher vapour pressure.
The boiling point order of the given hydrogen halides is $HCl < HBr < HI < HF$.
$HF$ has the highest boiling point due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
$HCl$ has the lowest boiling point among the given options,therefore it has the maximum vapour pressure.
62
DifficultMCQ
$Ortho$-nitrophenol is steam volatile whereas $para$-nitrophenol is not. This is due to
A
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding present in $ortho$-nitrophenol
B
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding
C
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding present in $para$-nitrophenol
D
None of these

Solution

(A) $Ortho$-nitrophenol and $para$-nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation.
$o$-nitrophenol is steam volatile due to the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding,which reduces the intermolecular forces of attraction.
In contrast,$p$-nitrophenol exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding,leading to the association of molecules,which increases its boiling point and makes it less volatile.
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding occurs in $ortho$-nitrophenol because the $-NO_2$ and $-OH$ groups are in close proximity to each other.
63
MediumMCQ
Which of the following explains the viscous nature of glycerol?
A
Covalent bonds
B
Hydrogen bonds
C
Van der Waals forces
D
Ionic forces

Solution

(B) Glycerol undergoes extensive hydrogen bonding due to the presence of $3$ $-OH$ groups.
As a result,the glycerol molecules are highly associated,and thus it has high viscosity.
64
EasyMCQ
The boiling point of glycerol is higher than that of propanol because of:
A
Hydrogen bonding
B
Hybridisation
C
Resonance
D
All the above

Solution

(A) Glycerol $(CH_2OH-CHOH-CH_2OH)$ contains three $-OH$ groups,whereas propanol $(CH_3CH_2CH_2OH)$ contains only one $-OH$ group.
Due to the presence of more $-OH$ groups in glycerol,it forms a more extensive network of intermolecular hydrogen bonding compared to propanol.
As a result,more energy is required to break these intermolecular forces,leading to a significantly higher boiling point for glycerol.
65
MediumMCQ
The compound with the highest boiling point is
A
$CH_4$
B
$CH_3OH$
C
$CH_3Cl$
D
$CH_3Br$

Solution

(B) The compound $CH_3OH$ has the highest boiling point among the given options.
This is due to the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding in $CH_3OH$,which is a strong attractive force compared to the dipole-dipole interactions or London dispersion forces present in the other compounds.
66
MediumMCQ
The boiling point of $CH_3OH$ (methanol) is greater than that of $CH_3SH$ (methyl thiol) because
A
There is intramolecular hydrogen bonding in methanol and intermolecular hydrogen bonding in methyl thiol
B
There is intermolecular hydrogen bonding in methanol and no hydrogen bonding in methyl thiol
C
There is no hydrogen bonding in methanol and intermolecular hydrogen bonding in methyl thiol
D
There is intramolecular hydrogen bonding in methanol and no hydrogen bonding in methyl thiol

Solution

(B) Methanol $(CH_3OH)$ has a higher boiling point than methyl thiol $(CH_3SH)$ because the oxygen atom in methanol is highly electronegative,allowing for the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
In contrast,sulfur in $CH_3SH$ is less electronegative and does not form significant hydrogen bonds.
67
MediumMCQ
Acetic acid exists as a dimer in benzene solution. This is due to
A
Condensation
B
Presence of $-COOH$ group
C
Presence of $\alpha-hydrogen$
D
Hydrogen bonding

Solution

(D) In non-polar solvents like benzene,carboxylic acids such as acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ exist as dimers due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
This association is represented as:
$CH_3-C(=O)OH \cdots O=C(OH)CH_3$
This leads to the formation of a stable eight-membered ring structure held together by two hydrogen bonds.
68
EasyMCQ
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 attractions
D
Ionic interactions

Solution

(A) When two ice cubes are pressed together,the pressure causes local melting at the interface. As the pressure is released,the water molecules re-orient and form $H$-bonds across the interface,causing the two cubes to fuse into one.
69
EasyMCQ
What is the maximum number of hydrogen bonds in which a water molecule can participate?
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 is because each water molecule has two hydrogen atoms that can form hydrogen bonds with the lone pairs of oxygen atoms of neighboring water molecules,and the oxygen atom has two lone pairs that can accept hydrogen bonds from the hydrogen atoms of neighboring water molecules.
Thus,the total number of hydrogen bonds per water molecule is $2 + 2 = 4$.
70
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds exhibits hydrogen bonding?
A
$CH_4$
B
$H_2O$
C
$NaCl$
D
$CHCl_3$

Solution

(B) 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 oxygen atom is highly electronegative and small in size,which allows it to form strong hydrogen bonds.
71
MediumMCQ
The density of water is higher than that of ice due to:
A
Dipole-dipole interactions
B
Hydrogen bonding interactions
C
Dipole-induced dipole interactions
D
None of the above

Solution

(B) In ice,water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds in a three-dimensional open cage-like structure.
This structure occupies more volume per unit mass compared to liquid water,which results in a lower density for ice.
Therefore,liquid water has a higher density than ice due to the nature of its hydrogen bonding network.
72
EasyMCQ
Which of the following molecules forms a linear polymeric structure due to hydrogen bonding?
A
$HCl$
B
$HF$
C
$H_2O$
D
$NH_3$

Solution

(B) Due to strong hydrogen bonding,$HF$ molecules associate to form a linear polymeric structure.
The structure can be represented as: $\cdots H-F \cdots H-F \cdots H-F \cdots H-F \cdots$
73
DifficultMCQ
The boiling point of $p$-nitrophenol is higher than that of $o$-nitrophenol because:
A
$p$-nitrophenol has intermolecular hydrogen bonding and $o$-nitrophenol has intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
B
$p$-nitrophenol has intramolecular hydrogen bonding and $o$-nitrophenol has intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
C
$p$-nitrophenol is polar while $o$-nitrophenol is non-polar.
D
Van der Waals forces are stronger in $o$-nitrophenol.

Solution

(A) $p$-nitrophenol molecules are associated through intermolecular hydrogen bonding,which leads to a higher boiling point.
In contrast,$o$-nitrophenol molecules exhibit intramolecular hydrogen bonding,which restricts association between molecules,resulting in a lower boiling point.
Solution diagram
74
EasyMCQ
In which of the following compounds is hydrogen bonding $NOT$ present?
A
Glycerine
B
Water
C
Hydrogen sulfide
D
Hydrogen fluoride

Solution

(C) Hydrogen bonding is not present in $H_2S$ because sulfur has a large atomic size and low electronegativity compared to oxygen or fluorine.
75
MediumMCQ
When two ice balls are pressed against each other,they unite to form one ball. Which of the following forces are responsible for holding them together?
A
Hydrogen bond formation
B
Van der Waals forces
C
Covalent attraction
D
Dipole interaction

Solution

(A) When two ice balls are pressed together,the pressure causes local melting at the contact point. Upon releasing the pressure,the water refreezes,and the formation of $H$-bonds between the water molecules across the interface holds the two pieces together.
76
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds forms the maximum number of hydrogen bonds?
A
$H_2O$
B
$H_2Se$
C
$H_2S$
D
$HF$

Solution

(A) Both $H_2O$ and $HF$ form hydrogen bonds.
In $H_2O$,each oxygen atom has two lone pairs and two hydrogen atoms,allowing it to form a maximum of $4$ hydrogen bonds per molecule.
In $HF$,although fluorine is highly electronegative,it has only one hydrogen atom available for bonding,limiting its ability to form a network compared to $H_2O$.
77
EasyMCQ
Water $(H_2O)$ is a liquid while hydrogen sulfide $(H_2S)$ is a gas. This is due to:
A
Higher molecular weight of water.
B
Hydrogen sulfide is a weak acid.
C
Electronegativity of sulfur is higher than that of oxygen.
D
Water molecules are associated through $H$-bonding.

Solution

(D) Water molecules $(H_2O)$ are associated through intermolecular $H$-bonding,which leads to its liquid state at room temperature. In contrast,$H_2S$ does not exhibit $H$-bonding due to the lower electronegativity of sulfur compared to oxygen.
78
EasyMCQ
In ice,the $H - O - H$ bond angle is closest to which of the following?
A
$120^o 28'$
B
$60^o$
C
$90^o$
D
$109^o 28'$

Solution

(D) In the structure of ice,each oxygen atom is tetrahedrally surrounded by four other water molecules through hydrogen bonding. Due to this tetrahedral geometry,the $H - O - H$ bond angle is approximately $109^o 28'$.
79
EasyMCQ
What is the maximum number of $H$-bonds that a single water molecule can form?
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) single water molecule $(H_2O)$ has two hydrogen atoms and two lone pairs on the oxygen atom.
Each hydrogen atom can form one $H$-bond with an electronegative atom of another molecule,and each lone pair on the oxygen atom can accept one $H$-bond from a hydrogen atom of another molecule.
Therefore,a single water molecule can form a maximum of $4$ $H$-bonds.
80
MediumMCQ
Ortho-nitrophenol is less soluble in water than $p-$ and $m-$nitrophenol because...
A
$o-$nitrophenol has a lower melting point than $m-$ and $p-$isomers.
B
$o-$nitrophenol is more steam volatile than $m-$ and $p-$isomers.
C
$o-$nitrophenol shows intermolecular $H-$bonding.
D
$o-$nitrophenol shows intramolecular $H-$bonding.
81
MediumMCQ
Which of the following compounds will have the maximum hydrogen bonding?
A
Ethylamine
B
Ammonia
C
Ethyl alcohol
D
Diethyl ether

Solution

(C) Among the given compounds,$C_2H_5OH$ (Ethyl alcohol) exhibits the strongest hydrogen bonding due to the high electronegativity of the oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom,which is more effective than the $N-H$ bonding in amines or ammonia,and the absence of $O-H$ bonds in diethyl ether.
82
MediumMCQ
Which of the following concepts best explains why $o$-nitrophenol is more volatile than $p$-nitrophenol?
A
Resonance
B
Hydrogen bonding
C
Hyperconjugation
D
Steric hindrance

Solution

(B) $p$-Nitrophenol exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding,which leads to the association of molecules and higher boiling point.
In contrast,$o$-nitrophenol exhibits intramolecular hydrogen bonding,which prevents the association of molecules.
Due to the lack of intermolecular association,$o$-nitrophenol has a lower boiling point and is more volatile than $p$-nitrophenol.
83
EasyMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is not present in
A
Glycerine
B
Water
C
Hydrogen sulphide
D
Hydrogen fluoride

Solution

(C) Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as $F, O,$ or $N$.
In $H_2O$ (water),$HF$ (hydrogen fluoride),and glycerine $(C_3H_8O_3)$,hydrogen is bonded to $O$ or $F$,allowing for hydrogen bonding.
In $H_2S$ (hydrogen sulphide),the electronegativity of sulfur is not high enough to facilitate significant hydrogen bonding.
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
84
MediumMCQ
Which one of the following is the correct decreasing order of boiling point?
A
$H_2O > H_2S > H_2Se > H_2Te$
B
$H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S > H_2O$
C
$H_2O > H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S$
D
$H_2Te > H_2O > H_2Se > H_2S$

Solution

(C) The correct decreasing order of boiling point is $H_2O > H_2Te > H_2Se > H_2S$.
$H_2O$ has the highest boiling point due to strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
For the remaining hydrides $(H_2S, H_2Se, H_2Te)$,the boiling point increases with increasing molecular mass due to the increase in van der Waals forces of attraction.
85
MediumMCQ
Which one of the following compounds shows the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bond?
A
$H_2O_2$
B
$HCN$
C
Cellulose
D
Concentrated acetic acid

Solution

(C) Intramolecular hydrogen bonding occurs within a single molecule,whereas intermolecular hydrogen bonding occurs between different molecules.
$H_2O_2$,$HCN$,and concentrated $CH_3COOH$ exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
Cellulose contains multiple hydroxyl $(-OH)$ groups within its polymeric structure,which allow for the formation of intramolecular hydrogen bonds between the chains and within the glucose units,stabilizing its structure.
86
MediumMCQ
What is the dominant intermolecular force or bond that must be overcome in converting liquid $CH_3OH$ to a gas?
A
Dipole-dipole interaction
B
Covalent bonds
C
London dispersion force
D
Hydrogen bonding

Solution

(D) When an $H$ atom is directly bonded to a highly electronegative atom like $N$,$O$,or $F$,a strong dipole is created,leading to the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
In liquid $CH_3OH$ (methanol),the $H$ atom is bonded to an $O$ atom,which allows for the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds between adjacent molecules.
To convert liquid $CH_3OH$ to a gas,these intermolecular hydrogen bonds must be overcome,as they are the dominant attractive forces holding the liquid molecules together.
87
DifficultMCQ
The variation of the boiling points of the hydrogen halides is in the order $HF > HI > HBr > HCl$. What explains the higher boiling point of hydrogen fluoride?
A
There is strong hydrogen bonding between $HF$ molecules.
B
The bond energy of $HF$ molecules is greater than in other hydrogen halides.
C
The effect of nuclear shielding is much reduced in fluorine which polarises the $HF$ molecule.
D
The electronegativity of fluorine is much higher than for other elements in the group.

Solution

(A) The boiling point of hydrogen halides depends on the intermolecular forces of attraction.
In $HF$ molecules,the high electronegativity and small size of the fluorine atom lead to the formation of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
This results in a significantly higher boiling point compared to other hydrogen halides $(HI, HBr, HCl)$,where only weaker van der Waals forces are present.
Thus,the order is $HF > HI > HBr > HCl$.
88
MediumMCQ
Which of the following hydrogen bonds is the strongest?
A
$O-H \cdots F$
B
$O-H \cdots H$
C
$F-H \cdots F$
D
$O-H \cdots O$

Solution

(C) The strength of a hydrogen bond depends on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved in the bond.
Greater the electronegativity difference,the stronger the hydrogen bond.
Fluorine $(F)$ is the most electronegative element.
Therefore,the $F-H \cdots F$ hydrogen bond is the strongest among the given options.
89
EasyMCQ
The intermolecular interaction that is dependent on the inverse cube of distance between the molecules is:
A
London force
B
hydrogen bond
C
ion - ion interaction
D
ion - dipole interaction

Solution

(B) The interaction energy between two dipoles (dipole-dipole interaction) is proportional to $1/r^3$ for stationary dipoles,where $r$ is the distance between the molecules.
Hydrogen bonding is a specific,strong type of dipole-dipole interaction.
London dispersion forces depend on $1/r^6$.
Ion-ion interaction depends on $1/r$.
Ion-dipole interaction depends on $1/r^2$.
90
DifficultMCQ
Hydrogen bonding is $NOT$ responsible for:
A
Layer structure of solid boric acid
B
Less volatile nature of $p-nitrophenol$ as compared to its ortho isomer
C
More solubility of $CH_3-CH_2-OH$ in water as compared to $CH_3-O-CH_3$
D
Higher boiling point of fluorobenzene as compared to benzene

Solution

(D) Fluorobenzene $(C_6H_5F)$ has a higher boiling point than benzene $(C_6H_6)$ primarily due to its higher molecular mass and dipole-dipole interactions.
Hydrogen bonding is not present in fluorobenzene because the fluorine atom is bonded to a carbon atom,not a hydrogen atom,and there are no $N-H$,$O-H$,or $F-H$ bonds to act as donors.
In contrast,options $(a)$,$(b)$,and $(c)$ are all consequences of hydrogen bonding.
91
MediumMCQ
Which of the following molecules has intramolecular $H$-bonding?
A
Ortho-nitrophenol
B
Ortho-boric acid
C
Both $(A)$ & $(B)$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Ortho-nitrophenol exhibits intramolecular hydrogen bonding,where the hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl group is bonded to the oxygen atom of the adjacent nitro group within the same molecule.
Boric acid $(H_3BO_3)$ exhibits intermolecular hydrogen bonding,where hydrogen bonds form between different molecules to create a layered structure.
Therefore,only ortho-nitrophenol has intramolecular $H$-bonding.
92
MediumMCQ
The correct order of $H$-bond strength for the following interactions is:
$a: F^{-}H...F^{-}$
$b: F^{-}H...F$
$c: O^{-}H...N$
$d: O^{-}H...O$
Identify the correct order of strength.
A
$a > b > d > c$
B
$a > b > c > d$
C
$b > a > d > c$
D
$b > a > c > d$

Solution

(A) The strength of a hydrogen bond depends on the electronegativity difference and the charge density of the atoms involved.
$1$. The interaction $a$ $(F^{-}H...F^{-})$ is a symmetric,very strong hydrogen bond (often called a low-barrier hydrogen bond) due to the high electronegativity of $F$ and the negative charge,making it the strongest.
$2$. The interaction $b$ $(F^{-}H...F)$ involves a neutral $F$ atom,making it weaker than $a$ but stronger than interactions involving $O$ and $N$.
$3$. Comparing $c$ $(O^{-}H...N)$ and $d$ $(O^{-}H...O)$,the electronegativity of $O$ $(3.44)$ is greater than that of $N$ $(3.04)$. Thus,the $O-H...O$ interaction $(d)$ is stronger than the $O-H...N$ interaction $(c)$.
Therefore,the correct order of strength is $a > b > d > c$.
93
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is the incorrect order of viscosity?
A
$H_2SO_4 > HNO_3$
B
$H_2O > CH_3OH$
C
$o$-nitrophenol > p-nitrophenol
D
Glycol > ether

Solution

(C) Viscosity is primarily determined by the extent of intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
In $p$-nitrophenol,intermolecular hydrogen bonding is extensive,leading to association of molecules and higher viscosity.
In $o$-nitrophenol,intramolecular hydrogen bonding occurs,which restricts intermolecular association,resulting in lower viscosity.
Therefore,the correct order is $p$-nitrophenol > $o$-nitrophenol.
The given option $o$-nitrophenol > $p$-nitrophenol is incorrect.
94
MediumMCQ
Bond energy of covalent $O-H$ bond in water is
A
Greater than bond energy of $H$-bond
B
Equal to bond energy of $H$-bond
C
Less than bond energy of $H$-bond
D
None of these

Solution

(A) hydrogen bond is a weak electrostatic force of attraction (a type of dipole-dipole interaction) between a hydrogen atom and a small,highly electronegative atom. It is significantly weaker than a covalent bond.
The $O-H$ bond in water is a covalent bond,and its bond energy is much greater than that of a hydrogen bond.
95
DifficultMCQ
Which of the following is the correct order?
A
$HF < H_2O < H_2O_2$ (Extent of $H$-bond)
B
$HF > H_2O > H_2O_2$ ($H$-bond strength)
C
$H_2O(\ell) > H_2O(s)$ (density)
D
All of these

Solution

(D) $1$. The extent of $H$-bonding depends on the number of $H$-bonds per molecule. $HF$ has $2$ $H$-bonds,$H_2O$ has $4$ $H$-bonds,and $H_2O_2$ has $6$ $H$-bonds. Thus,the order of extent is $HF < H_2O < H_2O_2$.
$2$. The strength of an $H$-bond depends on the electronegativity of the atom bonded to $H$. $F$ is more electronegative than $O$,so the $H$-bond strength order is $HF > H_2O > H_2O_2$.
$3$. Due to the open cage-like structure of ice $(H_2O(s))$ formed by $H$-bonding,its density is lower than that of liquid water $(H_2O(\ell))$. Thus,$H_2O(\ell) > H_2O(s)$ is correct.
$4$. Since all statements are correct,the answer is $D$.
96
MediumMCQ
Intramolecular $H$-bond is present in
A
$HF$
B
o-chlorophenol
C
o-fluorophenol
D
o-cresol

Solution

(C) Intramolecular $H$-bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like $F, O, N$) and is also attracted to another electronegative atom within the same molecule,forming a stable ring structure.
In $o$-fluorophenol,the hydrogen atom of the $-OH$ group forms an intramolecular hydrogen bond with the fluorine atom at the ortho position,resulting in a stable five-membered ring.
Therefore,$o$-fluorophenol exhibits intramolecular $H$-bonding.
97
MediumMCQ
Water $(H_2O)$ is a liquid while hydrogen sulphide $(H_2S)$ is a gas because
A
water has a higher molecular weight
B
hydrogen sulphide is a weak acid
C
sulphur has higher electronegativity than oxygen
D
water molecules associate through hydrogen bonding

Solution

(D) Oxygen is highly electronegative and small in size,which allows $H_2O$ molecules to form intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
These hydrogen bonds hold the water molecules together in a liquid state at room temperature.
In contrast,sulphur has lower electronegativity and larger size,so $H_2S$ does not form intermolecular hydrogen bonds,existing as a gas.
98
MediumMCQ
The pair likely to form the strongest hydrogen bonding is
A
$CH_4$ and $H_2O$
B
$HCOOH$ and $CH_3COOH$
C
$CH_3COOH$ and $CH_3COOCH_3$
D
$SiH_4$ and $SiCl_4$

Solution

(B) Hydrogen bonding occurs between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom (like $F, O, N$) and another highly electronegative atom with a lone pair of electrons.
In the pair $HCOOH$ (formic acid) and $CH_3COOH$ (acetic acid),both molecules contain a hydroxyl group $(-OH)$ and a carbonyl group $(C=O)$.
These groups allow for the formation of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the hydrogen of the $-OH$ group of one molecule and the oxygen of the $C=O$ group of the other.
This leads to the formation of stable dimers,which represents a very strong form of hydrogen bonding compared to the other given options.
99
MediumMCQ
In which of the following is intermolecular $H$-bonding present?
A
Chloral hydrate
B
$H_2O + ROH$
C
$o$-Nitrophenol
D
$[Ni(DMG)_2]$

Solution

(B) Intermolecular $H$-bonding occurs between different molecules.
In the mixture of $H_2O$ and $ROH$ (alcohol),hydrogen bonding exists between the water molecule and the alcohol molecule.
$o$-Nitrophenol exhibits intramolecular $H$-bonding.
Chloral hydrate $(CCl_3CH(OH)_2)$ exhibits intramolecular $H$-bonding.
$[Ni(DMG)_2]$ also exhibits strong intramolecular $H$-bonding.
100
DifficultMCQ
Hydrogen bonding does not play a central role in the following phenomena:
A
Ice floats in water
B
Higher Lewis basicity of primary amines than tertiary amines in aqueous solutions
C
Formic acid is more acidic than acetic acid
D
Dimerisation of acetic acid in benzene

Solution

(C) $(C)$ Formic acid is more acidic than acetic acid due to the absence of the electron-donating $+I$ effect of the methyl group, which is present in acetic acid. Hydrogen bonding is responsible for the density of ice, the solvation/basicity of amines in water, and the dimerisation of carboxylic acids in non-polar solvents like benzene.

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