Q. Hydrogen bonding is maximum in
A) $C_{2}H_{5}OH$
B) $CH_{3}OCH_{3}$
C) $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{2}C = O$
D) $CH_{3}CHO$
Explanation
(a)
Among the given choices of compound having oxygen attached to hydrogen will have maximum hydrogen bonding.
$\because\$Among $CH_{3}OCH_{3}$, $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{2}C = O$, $CH_{3}CHO$ and $C_{2}H_{5}OH$ only $C_{2}H_{5}OH$ has oxygen attached to hydrogen atom.
$\therefore C_{2}H_{5}OH$ shows maximum hydrogen bonding.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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