alleryWhat feature helps an atom act as a hydrogen-bond acceptor?
AA positive nucleus alone
BA lone electron pair
CA shared proton pair
DA metallic lattice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A lone electron pair
Hydrogen-bond acceptors provide a lone pair of electrons.
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