In which of the following can hydrogen bonding occur?
A) in pure formaldehyde
B) in pure acetone
C) in a solution of formaldehyde in water
D) in none of these cases

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Hydrogen bonding can occur in a solution of formaldehyde in water because water molecules can form hydrogen bonds with formaldehyde molecules, which contain polarized C-H bonds. In pure formaldehyde and pure acetone, there are no available hydrogen bonding partners for their respective molecules.

In Which of the Following Can Hydrogen Bonding Occur