Question

hydrogen atom in a given water molecule is strongly attracted to: a the lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom in the same molecule b the lone pair of electrons on an oxygen atom of a nearby molecule c the hydrogen atom of a nearby molecule d the bonding electrons in a nearby molecule

Explanation:

In water, hydrogen - bonding occurs. A hydrogen atom in one water molecule is strongly attracted to the lone pair of electrons on an oxygen atom of a nearby water molecule. This is due to the polar nature of water, where oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, creating partial charges that allow for this intermolecular attraction.

Answer:

B. the lone pair of electrons on an oxygen atom of a nearby molecule