• Attractive force between hydrogen atom of one molecule and electronegative atom (F, O, or N) of another molecule

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Cause of Formation of Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen bond formation takes place when hydrogen is bonded to a strong electronegative atom. This formation is explained in the following flow chart:

Displacement of electron pair towards the electronegative atom

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