Which one of the following substances should exhibit hydrogen bonding in the liquid state A) SiH₄ B) H₂ C) H₂S D) CH₄ E) CH₃NH₂

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Hydrogen bonding typically occurs in molecules where hydrogen is directly bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine. Choice E, which represents CH3CH2OH (ethanol), has hydrogen directly bonded to oxygen, making it capable of forming hydrogen bonds in the liquid state.

Which One of the Following Substances Should Exhibit Hydrogen Bonding