Which of the molecules below can hydrogen bond to another of the same compound? A) CH₃CH₂OCH₂CH₃ B) CH₃CH₂COOCH₃ C) (CH₃CH₂)₂CHOH D) CH₃CH₂COCH₂CH₃ E) all of the above

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Hydrogen bonding requires a hydrogen atom that is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom (such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine) and another electronegative atom to serve as the hydrogen bond acceptor. Choice C, which represents a molecule with an -OH (hydroxyl) group, can form hydrogen bonds with another molecule of the same kind because the hydrogen in the -OH group can act as a hydrogen bond donor, and the oxygen can act as a hydrogen bond acceptor. Choices A, B, and D do not have this capability as described.

Which of the Molecules Below Can Hydrogen Bond to Another