Question

What Are The Maximum Number Of H-Bonds In Water Molecules

Answer 1

Answer:

A single water molecule can participate in a maximum of four hydrogen bonds because it can accept two bonds using the lone pairs on oxygen and donate two hydrogen atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

4

Explanation:

Water molecule (H2O) can firm maximum 4 hydrogen bonds. Its oxygen molecule can connect with two hydrogen and two hydrogens form two bonds giving a total of 4 hydgrogen bond by a water molecule.

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