Question

The compound incapable of hydrogen bonding with water is ______.

Options

• \[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - O - CH3}\]

• \[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3}\]

• \[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - COOH}\]

• \[\ce{CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - OH}\]

Answer 1

The compound incapable of hydrogen bonding with water is CH₃–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃.

Explanation:

Butane) is incapable of hydrogen bonding with water because it lacks an electronegative atom (O, N, or F) needed for hydrogen bonding.