Chemistry · States of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
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Which of the following is directional bond?
- A
Ionic bond
- B
Metallic bond
- C
H-bond
- D
None of these
A hydrogen bond (or H-bond) is a primarily electrostatic force of attraction between a hydrogen (H) atom which is covalently bound to a more electronegative "donor" atom or group (Dn), and another electronegative atom bearing a lone pair of electrons—the hydrogen bond acceptor (Ac).
Thus, the bond is directed from the partially positive hydrogen atom towards the partially negative fluorine, oxygen, or nitrogen atom. Therefore we can say that a hydrogen bond is directional.
Ionic bonds are strong electrostatic attraction forces formed between positive and negative ions. This bond is non-directional, meaning that the pull of the electrons does not favor one atom over another.
In a metallic bond, electrons are shared with more than one atoms. Due to this, the valance electrons are spread all over the crystal. Hence, metallic bonds are non-directional.
A hydrogen bond (or H-bond) is a primarily electrostatic force of attraction between a hydrogen (H) atom which is covalently bound to a more electronegative "donor" atom or group (Dn), and another electronegative atom bearing a lone pair of electrons—the hydrogen bond acceptor (Ac).
Thus, the bond is directed from the partially positive hydrogen atom towards the partially negative fluorine, oxygen, or nitrogen atom. Therefore we can say that a hydrogen bond is directional.
This option is incorrect.
Option C is correct
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