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Quiz on Basic Concept of Hydrogen Bonding - Rules and Orientation

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Question 1

Question

Why is the following hydrogen bond representation considered incorrect?

why incorrect hydrogen bonding
Answer

Two ethanol molecules with a dotted line drawn at ~90° from the H of one O–H to the O of the other, forms a sharp L-shape.

The two ethanol molecules should be placed next to each other.