Which of the following molecules cannot engage in hydrogen bonding? A) CH₄ B) NH₃ C) H₂O D) all of these

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Hydrogen bonding occurs between hydrogen and electronegative atoms such as oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine. None of the molecules in option A contain these electronegative atoms, therefore they cannot engage in hydrogen bonding. The other options contain nitrogen, oxygen, or both and can engage in hydrogen bonding.

Which of the Following Molecules Cannot Engage in Hydrogen Bonding