Question

question 9 (1 point) saved which compound is capable of hydrogen bonding with itself in the liquid state? a) chcl₃ b) hcn c) beh₂ d) ch₃oh e) h₂co

Explanation:

Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom (such as N, O, or F). In \(CH_3OH\) (methanol), the hydrogen is bonded to oxygen. In \(CHCl_3\), there is no H - N, H - O, or H - F bond. In \(HCN\), the hydrogen is bonded to carbon (not a highly electronegative atom for hydrogen - bonding in this context). In \(BeH_2\), Be is not electronegative enough for hydrogen bonding. In \(H_2CO\) (formaldehyde), the hydrogen is bonded to carbon (not the right atom for hydrogen bonding with itself in the liquid state as per the requirement).

Answer:

d) \(CH_3OH\)