Which among the following does not have the hydrogen bond

Which among the following does not have the hydrogen bond

Options

(a) Water
(b) Liquid NH₃
(c) Phenol
(d) Liquid HCl

Correct Answer:

Liquid HCl

Explanation:

Hydrogen bond is defined as, the electrostatic forces of attraction between H-atom attached already to a highly electronegative element and often electronegative element of same or different molecules. O -atom due to its small size and high electro negativity forms H-bond while Cl -atom does not do so due to larger size.

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