Which of the following describes the relationship between the strengths of hydrogen and covalent bonds?
A) Hydrogen bonds are always stronger than covalent bonds.
B) Hydrogen bonds and covalent bonds have equivalent strength.
C) Hydrogen bonds are always weaker than covalent bonds.
D) With a few exceptions, most hydrogen bonds are stronger than covalent bonds.
E) With a few exceptions, most covalent bonds are stronger than hydrogen bonds.

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms and are generally much stronger than hydrogen bonds, which are weaker interactions involving a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom.

Which of the Following Describes the Relationship Between the Strengths