Which of the following substances cannot form hydrogen bonds?

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Hydrogen bonding typically occurs when hydrogen is covalently bonded to highly electronegative atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine. HF can form hydrogen bonds due to the presence of fluorine. NH3 (ammonia) can also form hydrogen bonds due to the presence of nitrogen. However, HCl, despite chlorine being electronegative, does not form hydrogen bonds as effectively as compounds containing N, O, or F, making it the correct choice for substances that cannot form hydrogen bonds in the context of the given options.

Which of the Following Substances Cannot Form Hydrogen Bonds