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Which of the molecules can be involved in hydrogen bonding?

HF
CH3OH
CH4
H2

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Answer:

HF & CH3OH

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrogen bonds are formed as a consequence of the attractions between a partially positive hydrogen (δ+ hydrogen) atom of a molecule and a lone pair of another electronegative element, such as a nitrogen, oxygen or fluorine molecule of another molecule.

In the case of HF, the partially positive hydrogen atom makes a hydrogen bond with the lone pair of a fluorine atom of another HF molecule in its proximity.

In the case of CH3OH, the partially positive hydrogen atom (bound to Oxygen) makes a hydrogen bond with the lone pair of an oxygen atom of another CH3OH molecule in its proximity.

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