The maximum number of H-bonds in which water molecule can participate is

The maximum number of H-bonds in which water molecule can participate is
  1. 1
  2. 3
  3. 2
  4. 4

Solution

In $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ molecule, two H-bonds are formed with $\mathrm{O}$ atom and two are formed with $\mathrm{H}$ atoms of the $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ molecule. *

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