NEET2016ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which one of the following compounds shows the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bond?
Options
- AH 2 O 2
- BHCN
- CCellulose.
- DConcentrated acetic acid.
Correct answer
C. Cellulose.
Step-by-step 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.