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_______ bonds are moderately strong, but they are easily disrupted in the presence of water. A. ionic B. hydrogen C. molecular D. covalent

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Hydrogen bonds are moderately strong but they are easily disrupted in the presence of water. ( option B )

  • Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another to form a bond and hence, are strong bonds.
  • Molecular and covalent bonds involve sharing electrons to form bonds and hence cannot be disrupted by water.
  • On the other hand, hydrogen bonds are formed between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom. These are comparatively weaker than the other bonds mentioned. Water can easily disrupt these bonds.
  • Therefore, the hydrogen bond is the correct answer.
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