The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is
The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is
Option 1 -
HCN < H2O < NH3
Option 2 -
HCN < CH4 < NH3
Option 3 -
CH4 < HCN < NH3
Option 4 -
CH4 < NH3 < HCN
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:Higher the E.N. difference between hydrogen and other atom then higher be the strength of intermolecular H-bond
Here, order of difference in E.N is
O - H > N – H > C - H
Hence, correct order of H bond strength is,
CH4 < HCN < NH3
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