Does CH3CH2OH have hydrogen bonding?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether the compound CH3CH2OH (ethanol) exhibits hydrogen bonding. To determine this, we need to analyze the molecular structure of ethanol and identify the presence of hydrogen atoms bonded to electronegative atoms like oxygen, which is a requirement for hydrogen bonding.

More Information

Extra context: Being capable of hydrogen bonding significantly affects the physical properties of a molecule, such as its boiling point, solubility in water, and viscosity.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming all molecules with hydrogen can form hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen bonding requires hydrogen to be attached specifically to nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine.

Sources

• Unit 8 MC IMF - mo01931486.schoolwires.net
• Which of these compounds cannot form hydrogen bonds - echemi.com
• Hydrogen Bonding - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org