Q86 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

Which one of the following compounds shows the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bond?

A
$H_{2} O_{2}$
B
$HCN$
Correct answer
C
Cellulose.
D
Concentrated acetic acid.

Solution

In cellulose, intramolecular hydrogen bonding is present. This is due to the fact that the glucose monomers form straight chains. Thus, its polymeric structure crowd together, showing intramolecular $H -$ bonding.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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