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Chapter 12: Problem 8

What is the maximum number of hydrogen bonds that can form between two acetic acid molecules?

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Two acetic acid molecules can form a maximum of two hydrogen bonds with each other.

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01

Identify Active Groups in Acetic Acid

The acetic acid molecule has one Carboxyl group (-COOH), which includes a Hydroxyl (-OH) group capable of forming Hydrogen bonds.
02

Determining Hydrogen Bond Formation

The Hydrogen in the Hydroxyl group of one molecule can form a Hydrogen bond with the Oxygen of the Carboxyl group in another acetic acid molecule, as Oxygen is electronegative and hydrogen has a partial positive charge. Similarly, Hydrogen in the Hydroxyl group of the second acetic acid molecule can form a Hydrogen bond with the Oxygen of the Carboxyl group in the first acetic acid molecule.
03

Counting the Maximum Number of Hydrogen Bonds

Hence, two acetic acid molecules can form two hydrogen bonds with each other.

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