alleryHow do hydrogen bonds compare with covalent bonds in strength?
AUsually weaker than covalent
BAlways stronger than covalent
CExactly equal to covalent
DThey exert no attraction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Usually weaker than covalent
Hydrogen bonds are generally weaker than covalent and ionic bonds.
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