Which of the Following Regarding the Nature of the Hydrogen

Question

Which of the following regarding the nature of the hydrogen bond is correct?
A)The donor is a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon.
B)The more linear the bond,the stronger the interaction.
C)The acceptor must be similar in electronegativity to hydrogen.
D)A hydrogen bond is weaker than van der Waals forces.

Accepted Answer

The strength of a hydrogen bond increases with its linearity. When the donor atom, hydrogen, and acceptor atom are nearly in a straight line, the electrostatic interaction is maximized, making the hydrogen bond stronger.