JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q64

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 64 of 90

The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is

\mathrm{HCN<H_2O<NH_3}

\mathrm{HCN<CH_4<NH_3}

\mathrm{CH_4<HCN<NH_3}

\mathrm{CH_4<NH_3<HCN}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

H-bonding. $\mathrm{CH_4}$ forms none; HCN forms weak C-H···N bonds; $\mathrm{NH_3}$ forms N-H···N bonds, the strongest of the three.

(C)

Topics:Hydrogen bonding

JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 64