Which of the following pairs of molecules can engage in hydrogen bonding?
A) water and methanol
B) methane and propane
C) water, methanol, methane, and propane
D) none of these

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Hydrogen bonding occurs when a molecule containing hydrogen is bonded to an electronegative atom such as oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine. Water and methanol both have hydrogen atoms bonded to electronegative oxygen atoms and can engage in hydrogen bonding. Methane and propane do not have hydrogen atoms bonded to electronegative atoms and therefore cannot engage in hydrogen bonding.

Which of the Following Pairs of Molecules Can Engage in Hydrogen