Practice mode Liquids

Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to ____

Correct answer B. a small, highly electronegative atom such as F, O or N

Explanation

A hydrogen atom attached to small, highly electronegative F, O or N becomes strongly positive and is attracted to a lone pair on a neighbouring electronegative atom.

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