Which of the following statements about hydrogen bonds is false?
A) Hydrogen bonds are strong attractive forces between hydrogen atoms and negatively charged atoms.
B) Hydrogen bonds can occur within a single molecule.
C) Hydrogen bonds can form between neighboring molecules.
D) Hydrogen bonds are important for holding large molecules together.
E) Hydrogen bonds are responsible for many of the properties of water.

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Hydrogen bonds are actually weak attractive forces between hydrogen atoms and electronegative atoms (such as oxygen, nitrogen or fluorine). Their strength is much less than that of covalent or ionic bonds.

Which of the Following Statements About Hydrogen Bonds Is False