In which of the following compounds would hydrogen bonding not be expected among the molecules? A) NH₃ B) CH₄ C) H₂O D) HF

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Hydrogen bonding typically occurs in molecules where hydrogen is directly bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine. CH4 (methane) does not have hydrogen bonded to any of these electronegative atoms; instead, it is bonded to carbon, which does not facilitate hydrogen bonding.

In Which of the Following Compounds Would Hydrogen Bonding Not