Which of the following is a characteristic of hydrogen bonds?
A) Hydrogen bonds are strong attractive forces between hydrogen atoms and negatively charged atoms.
B) Hydrogen bonds occur only in water.
C) Hydrogen bonds can form between adjacent molecules.
D) Hydrogen bonds are part of fatty-acid structure.
E) Hydrogen bonds are part of carbohydrate structure.

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Hydrogen bonds can form between adjacent molecules, such as between water molecules or between nucleotides in DNA. Hydrogen bonds are not limited to any specific type of molecule or compound structure. They are weaker than covalent bonds but stronger than van der Waals forces.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Hydrogen Bonds