In which of the following pure substances would hydrogen bonding be expected?

a. cyclobutane

b. propanoic acid

c. acetone

d. All of the Above

The answer is: b. propanoic acid

Explanation:

The hydrogen bond or the hydrogen bridge is characterized by being a weak force that lies between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom. In pure substances, such a hydrogen bridge is possible, as long as there is a link between the electronegative atom and hydrogen, for example, in propanoic acid, the hydrogen bridge is possible because there is a link between oxygen and hydrogen ...