In which of the following can hydrogen bonding occur?
A) in a solution of acetone in water
B) in a solution of formaldehyde in water
C) in a solution of acetone and formaldehyde in water
D) in all of these cases

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Hydrogen bonding can occur between molecules containing hydrogen bonded with oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine. Acetone and formaldehyde both have hydrogen atoms bonded with oxygen atoms, therefore hydrogen bonding can occur in all of the given solutions.

In Which of the Following Can Hydrogen Bonding Occur