Which one of the following substances should exhibit hydrogen bonding in the liquid state A) PH₃ B) He C) H₂S D) CH₄ E) CH₃OH

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Hydrogen bonding occurs when a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom (usually N, O, or F) is attracted to another nearby electronegative atom. In option E, the OH group can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules, making it the only option that can exhibit hydrogen bonding in the liquid state.

Which One of the Following Substances Should Exhibit Hydrogen Bonding