Which of the following has intermolecular hydrogen bonds?
A) a solution of acetone in water
B) a solution of formaldehyde in water
C) a solution of acetone and formaldehyde in water
D) all of these

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All the options involve solutions in water, which is a polar solvent capable of forming hydrogen bonds with other molecules. Acetone, formaldehyde, and their mixture can all form hydrogen bonds with water molecules due to the presence of oxygen in acetone and formaldehyde, which can act as a hydrogen bond acceptor from the hydrogen atoms of water.

Which of the Following Has Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonds