Which of the following pairs of molecules can be held together by a hydrogen bond?
A) one polar molecule and one nonpolar molecule
B) two ions
C) two nonpolar molecules
D) two polar molecules

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Hydrogen bonding occurs between molecules that have a partial positive charge on a hydrogen atom bonded to a strongly electronegative atom (such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine) and a partial negative charge on another electronegative atom in a nearby molecule. This is commonly found in polar molecules, so the pair of polar molecules can be held together by a hydrogen bond.

Which of the Following Pairs of Molecules Can Be Held