WAEC Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 13
Question 13 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following bond types is responsible for the high boiling point of water?
- A. Metallic bond
- B. Covalent bond
- C. Ionic bond
- D. Hydrogen bondCorrect
Explanation
Despite its low relative molecular mass, water boils at an unusually high temperature of 100°C. This is due to the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
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