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The maximum possible number of hydrogen bonds a water molecule can form in ice is

A)  1                            

B)  2     

C)  3                                            

D)  4

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                 In ice, each \[H{{e}^{+}}\] molecule is surrounded by four other water molecules, bonded through. H-bonds. Each \[x\,c{{m}^{-1}}\] molecule linked to four \[4x\,c{{m}^{-1}}\] molecules tetrahedrally.