Which of the following statements concerning hydrogen bonds is FALSE?
A)They are important forces for tertiary structure of proteins.
B)They are responsible for many of the unique properties of water.
C)They are strong attractive forces between hydrogen atoms and negatively charged atoms.
D)They can form between neighboring molecules.
E)They can occur within a single molecule.

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Hydrogen bonds are not strong attractive forces; they are relatively weak compared to covalent or ionic bonds. They occur between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to a more electronegative atom (like oxygen or nitrogen) and another electronegative atom.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Hydrogen Bonds Is FALSE