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Maximum number of H-bonds that can be fo...

Maximum number of H-bonds that can be formed by a water molecule is .

A

`2`

B

`3`

C

`4`

D

`6`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Each `H_(2)O` molecule can form two H-bonds through h-atoms and two h-bonds through two lp of `e^(-')s` on O-atom .
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